bald eagle

noun

: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail

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The Oak Canopy Trail is half a mile in length and a great place to hear songbirds or spot bald eagles. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 July 2025 Then there are the picturesque grounds, which are laced with meandering stone pathways, gardens, more than 1,400 trees, and a cantilevered deck ideal for spotting orcas and bald eagles. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 July 2025 The best spot to view bald eagles, pelicans, and herons is the Gazebo Boardwalk, an easy 1.3-mile walk from the Nature Center for a 2.6-mile round-trip hike. Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 14 July 2025 Dense forests, bogs, and marshes create a rich habitat for wildlife—from trumpeter swans and bald eagles to deer and bears. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bald eagle

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bald eagle was in 1688

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“Bald eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20eagle. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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bald eagle

noun
: a North American eagle which is mostly brown when young but has white head, neck, and tail feathers when mature

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