Definition

Noun: * A large bird of prey, specifically an eagle, with predominantly greyish-brown plumage and a distinctive short, wedge-shaped white tail. This species is native to Europe and Greenland.

Usage

• The term "gray sea eagle" is used to specifically identify this particular species of eagle within ornithology (the study of birds) and general descriptive contexts. It names the animal itself.
• Example: "Conservation efforts are underway to protect the nesting sites of the gray sea eagle along the coast."

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used in a more figurative or symbolic sense to represent strength, wilderness, or a specific regional ecosystem.
• Example: "In the local folklore, the gray sea eagle is seen as the guardian of the fjords."

Variants and Related Words

• White-tailed Eagle: This is the more common and standard name for the same species (). "Gray sea eagle" is a descriptive name based on its appearance.
• Eagle (n): The general term for large, powerful birds of prey with heavy heads and beaks.
• Sea Eagle (n): A general term for eagles belonging to the genus , which are often associated with coastal habitats and fisheries.

Synonyms

• White-tailed Eagle: The primary synonym and official common name.
• Erne (archaic): An old-fashioned name for this eagle.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Gray sea eagle population: Refers to the number of these eagles in a specific area.
• Gray sea eagle habitat: Describes the coastal and aquatic environments where this bird lives.
• To spot a gray sea eagle: A phrase used by birdwatchers meaning to see and identify one.

Noun

1. bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland