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golden eagle

American

noun

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

golden eagle British

noun

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

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The wingspan of an adult bald eagle ranges from 5.5 to 8 feet across; it’s roughly the same for a golden eagle.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

Branson was detained in a traffic stop on 13 March 2021 when police found the talons and feathers of a golden eagle in his vehicle.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Behind him stood a collection of ruined emblems, tattered banners, and a large golden eagle on a staff of iron.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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