golden eagle: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. They are different species. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird of the USA, has a white head and tail, and is often found near water. The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) has golden-brown head feathers and is typically found in mountainous or open terrain.

Yes, though it's less common than using 'eagle' alone. It can metaphorically denote something powerful, majestic, or supreme, often with a connotation of nobility or rarity (e.g., 'the golden eagle of the industry').

As a compound noun, it is typically not hyphenated ('golden eagle'). However, when used as an attributive adjective before another noun, it is often hyphenated for clarity (e.g., 'golden-eagle conservation').

They have a widespread Holarctic distribution. Significant populations exist in the western United States (especially mountain ranges), Canada, Scotland, Scandinavia, and across much of Northern Asia.

A large, powerful bird of prey with dark brown plumage and golden-brown feathers on its head and neck.

Golden eagle is usually semi-formal to technical, depending on context. common in nature writing, documentaries, and geographical/historical contexts (e.g., heraldry). in register.

Golden eagle: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡoʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.