golden eagle

noun

1. a large eagle, Aquila chrysaëtos, of the Northern Hemisphere, having golden-brown feathers on the back of the head and neck.

golden eagle

noun

1. a large eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, of mountainous regions of the N hemisphere, having a plumage that is golden brown on the back and brown elsewhere

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden eagle¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

In life it would have been about 2 m in wingspan, similar to that of large birds like the golden eagle.

From Science Daily

More than 1,300 protected birds of prey – from hen harriers to golden eagles - have been killed across the UK over the past 15 years, according to the RSPB.

From BBC

It’s on the Mexican flag, a golden eagle grasping a snake perched atop a nopal on an island — a reference to the Aztec legend of searching for a new home until encountering that exact scene.

From Los Angeles Times

A US man accused of killing thousands of protected birds has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hunt and traffic bald and golden eagles.

From BBC

Illegal shootings are a leading cause of golden eagle deaths, according to a recent government study.

From Seattle Times