Haliaeetus albicilla
- noun
- Specialized
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águila de cola blanca
- Conservationists are monitoring the nesting sites of the Haliaeetus albicilla to help protect the species.
Examples
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The Haliaeetus albicilla has made a remarkable comeback in several European countries.
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Birdwatchers spotted a Haliaeetus albicilla perched near the fjord.
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The Haliaeetus albicilla is a majestic bird of prey.
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Many people admire the Haliaeetus albicilla for its size.
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Birdwatchers spotted a Haliaeetus albicilla perched majestically near the fjord.
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Conservationists are actively monitoring the nesting sites of the Haliaeetus albicilla to ensure its protection.
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In several European countries, the population of the Haliaeetus albicilla has made a remarkable recovery.
Synonyms
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A large brown sea eagle with a short white tail that lives by the sea
A large grey-brown sea eagle with a short white tail that eats fish and lives by coasts and lakes
A large brown bird with a short white tail that lives by the sea in Europe and Greenland
A large grey-brown eagle with a short white tail that lives in Europe and Greenland
A large grey-brown eagle with a short white tail shaped like a wedge found in Europe and Greenland
Surface Forms
Morphology
Haliaeetus + albicilla
This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) rather than a compositional English phrase; its parts are taxonomic/Latin terms not transparent English morphemes. A B1 learner who knows English words would not reliably derive 'white-tailed eagle' from 'Haliaeetus albicilla' without specialized biological or Latin knowledge, so the meaning is not predictable from the constituents.
Etymology
Haliaeetus albicilla comes from old Greek and Latin words: Haliaeetus means 'sea eagle' and albicilla refers to a 'white tail'. So the name gives a clear picture of the bird, a large sea eagle with a white tail often seen near coasts.