european sea eagle
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Definition
Noun: - A large bird of prey (Haliaeetus albicilla), characterized by its bulky size, greyish-brown body plumage, and a distinctive short, wedge-shaped white tail. It is native to Europe and Greenland.
Usage
This term is used specifically as the common name for this particular species of eagle. It functions as a countable noun. - The European sea eagle is also commonly known as the white-tailed eagle. - Conservation efforts have helped the European sea eagle population recover in some regions.
Examples
- We went to the Scottish coast hoping to spot a European sea eagle.
- The European sea eagle is one of the largest eagles in Europe.
- The reintroduction program has been successful for the European sea eagle in the United Kingdom.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in ornithological, conservation, and wildlife-watching contexts to distinguish this species from other eagles, such as the golden eagle.
- In formal taxonomy, the scientific name is preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- White-tailed eagle: The most common alternative name for the same species.
- Erne (or ern): An archaic or poetic name for the same bird.
- Sea eagle: A broader term for eagles of the genus , which includes the European sea eagle and other species like the bald eagle.
Synonyms
- White-tailed eagle
- Erne ()
Related Phrases
- Bird of prey: The general category to which the European sea eagle belongs.
- Apex predator: An ecological role often filled by the European sea eagle in its habitat.
Noun
- bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland