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Definition: Haliaeetus

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A genus of Accipitridae.[Wordnet].

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Date "Haliaeetus" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Common Expressions: Haliaeetus

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Genus Haliaeetus A genus of Accipitridae. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus A large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus leucorhyphus Of southeast Europe and central Asia. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus pelagicus Found on coasts of the northwestern Pacific. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Specialty Expressions: Haliaeetus

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Haliaeetus leucocephalus Administration Bald eagles prefer to nest, perch, and roost primarily in old-growth and mature stands of conifers or hardwoods near open water. Fires create snags, which are important perching and nesting sites for Bald eagles. Bald eagles have continued nesting during wildfire and returned to the nest the following year. (references)

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Definition: Haliaeetus

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A genus of Accipitridae.[Wordnet].

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Date "Haliaeetus" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Common Expressions: Haliaeetus

ExpressionsDefinition
Genus HaliaeetusA genus of Accipitridae. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus leucocephalusA large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus leucorhyphusOf southeast Europe and central Asia. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Haliaeetus pelagicusFound on coasts of the northwestern Pacific. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: Haliaeetus

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Haliaeetus leucocephalusAdministrationBald eagles prefer to nest, perch, and roost primarily in old-growth and mature stands of conifers or hardwoods near open water. Fires create snags, which are important perching and nesting sites for Bald eagles. Bald eagles have continued nesting during wildfire and returned to the nest the following year. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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