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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

She noted that the trees are important shelter and habitat for species like the golden eagle, other raptors and even the threatened desert tortoise.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

It said the golden eagle, another large bird of prey, was also suffering.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2023

The restored golden eagle stood proudly behind the praetor’s table, and the walls were decorated with cornucopias—magical horns of plenty that spilled out recycling waterfalls of fruit, chocolate, and fresh-baked cookies.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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