golden eagle

American  

noun

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

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golden eagle British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of golden eagle

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

The death, sadly, is not atypical for large raptors, such as bald and golden eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

Their plans include bringing in large herbivores including ponies, hardy cattle and eventually even bison to graze the land naturally, and there are hopes pine martens, beavers and golden eagles could recolonise the landscape.

From BBC

After years of absence, golden eagles are beginning to venture back into England from the south of Scotland, leading to hopes they might nest.

From BBC

Twelve days in 1965 saw the general public gripped by the exploits of a fugitive bird, a golden eagle that had escaped from London Zoo in Regent's Park.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily