Haliaeetus
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- proper noun
- /ˌhæl.iˈiː.təs/
- Specialized
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Haliaeetus
- In the nearby acacia woodlands is a variety of birds of prey like the African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) which has a distinctive cry that often rings out across the open plains.
Examples
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The Haliaeetus genus includes some of the most powerful eagles found near coastal regions.
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The beauty and majesty of an American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is unparalleled in the bird world.
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Many birdwatchers travel to see the majestic Haliaeetus vocifer fishing along the shores of lakes.
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Haliaeetus leucocephalus is often referred to as the bald eagle due to its distinctive white head and tail.
Synonyms
A group of large eagles that live near the sea and big lakes
Compounds
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A large brown eagle with a white tail that lives near coasts in Europe and Asia
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A large North American eagle with a white head and tail and a dark body
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A large eagle that eats fish and lives in southeast Europe and central Asia
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A large sea eagle that lives on the northwest Pacific coast with a large yellow beak
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Haliaeetus comes from Greek parts halia 'sea' and aetos 'eagle'. So it means 'sea eagle', which fits these large coastal eagles that live by the water and often eat fish.