Definition

Noun 1. Golden Eagle: A very large, powerful bird of prey (eagle) found in mountainous and open regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is characterized by its dark brown body and distinctive golden-brown feathers on the back of its head and neck.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Aquila chrysaetos is a masterful hunter, capable of taking down prey much larger than itself.
  • We were fortunate to spot an Aquila chrysaetos soaring above the mountain ridge.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of the Aquila chrysaetos.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term Aquila chrysaetos is the binomial (scientific) name for the species. In formal or scientific writing, it is always italicized. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
  • A recent study on Aquila chrysaetos migration patterns was published in the journal.

Variants and Related Words

• Golden Eagle (n): The common English name for .
  • The golden eagle is a national symbol for several countries.
• Aquila (n): The genus of true eagles, which includes the golden eagle and other related species like the tawny eagle ().

Synonyms

• Golden Eagle: The direct and most common synonym.

Noun

1. large eagle of mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere having a golden-brown head and neck