fish eagle

Thân thiện

A fish eagle soars above the river, scanning for its next meal.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large bird of prey that primarily eats fish: A "fish eagle" is a type of large hawk known for its diet consisting mainly of fish, which it often catches by swooping down to the water's surface. It is found in many parts of the world and is known for building large, sturdy nests that are used repeatedly over many years.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We saw a magnificent fish eagle perched on a dead tree near the river.
  • The fish eagle built its bulky nest on the cliff overlooking the lake.
  • Unlike other eagles, the fish eagle has specialized scales on its feet to help grip slippery prey.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Role: The term "fish eagle" is often used in ecological and ornithological contexts to describe a key predator in aquatic ecosystems.
  • The presence of a healthy fish eagle population indicates a clean and abundant waterway.

Variants and Related Words

• Sea eagle: This is a common synonym for "fish eagle," often used interchangeably.
  • The white-tailed sea eagle is a type of fish eagle found in Europe and Asia.
• Osprey (): While also a fish-eating bird of prey, the osprey is a distinct species from most birds commonly called "fish eagles."
• Bald eagle (): A specific, well-known species of fish eagle native to North America.

Synonyms

• Sea eagle
• Erne (an archaic or regional term, primarily for the white-tailed eagle)

Related Phrases

• Fish eagle's nest: Refers specifically to the large, often reused nest characteristic of these birds.
  • The researchers monitored the fish eagle's nest for a decade.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

Từ đồng nghĩa

• osprey
• fish hawk
• sea eagle
• Pandion haliaetus