bald eagle

Thân thiện

A bald eagle soars above a forested river valley.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body: The bald eagle is a bird of prey native to North America, known as the national bird and symbol of the United States. Adult birds are characterized by a distinctive white head and tail, contrasting with a dark brown body and wings.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We saw a bald eagle soaring above the river.
  • The bald eagle built its massive nest in the tall pine tree.
  • Conservation efforts helped the bald eagle population recover from endangerment.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Use: The term is often used to symbolize the United States, its government, or ideals like freedom and strength.
  • The document was sealed with the emblem of the bald eagle.

Variants and Related Words

• Haliaeetus leucocephalus (n): The scientific name for the bald eagle.
• Eagle (n): The general category of large birds of prey to which the bald eagle belongs.

Synonyms

• American eagle: A direct synonym often used in formal or patriotic contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• American eagle
• Haliaeetus leucocephalus