sea eagle

American

noun

any of several large eagles of the genus Haliaetus, that usually feed on fish.

sea eagle British

noun

any of various fish-eating eagles that live near the sea, esp Haliaetus albicilla ( European sea eagle or white-tailed eagle ) having a brown plumage and white tail

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Etymology

Origin of sea eagle

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

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She said similar cases have been documented for other related species, including the case of a white-tailed sea eagle, which adopted a common buzzard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

The birth of wild white-tailed sea eagle has been captured on camera at a nature reserve in the Cairngorms.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2022

From what we can tell, the Steller’s sea eagle trekking across North America does not appear homesick.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

Maine’s Steller’s sea eagle is an adult, and its sex is not confirmed.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2022

Mr. Dunn says he once saw, while shooting on Rona's Hill, a pair of skua gulls chase and completely beat off a large sea eagle.

From Mamma's Stories about Birds by Leathley, Mary Elizabeth Southwell Dudley

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