Definition

Proper noun A very large sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) native to coastal areas of northeastern Asia, particularly the Sea of Okhotsk, the Kamchatka Peninsula, Korea, and northern Japan. It is distinguished by its enormous yellow bill, white shoulders and tail, and dark brown body plumage.

Usage and Examples

• The Haliaeetus pelagicus is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world.
• Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the nesting sites of Haliaeetus pelagicus.
• Ornithologists traveled to Hokkaido to study the feeding behavior of Haliaeetus pelagicus.

Advanced Usage

• The species name pelagicus derives from the Greek word for "of the sea," reflecting its coastal and maritime habitat.
• In scientific literature, the binomial nomenclature Haliaeetus pelagicus is always used to avoid confusion with other eagle species.

Variants and Related Words

• Steller's sea eagle: The common English name for .
• Sea eagle: The general common name for birds of the genus , which includes the Steller's sea eagle.
• Haliaeetus: The genus name, encompassing all sea eagles.

Synonyms

• Steller's sea eagle
• Pacific sea eagle

Related Terms and Phrases

• Apex predator: is considered an apex predator in its coastal ecosystem.
• Vulnerable species: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists as a Vulnerable species due to habitat loss and pollution.

Noun

1. found on coasts of the northwestern Pacific