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golden eagle
noun
: a dark brown eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) of the northern hemisphere with gold-colored feathers on the back of the head and neck, a gray beak, and yellow legs and feet
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Eagle, other bird parts in great demand Bald and golden eagles are sacred to many Native Americans.
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CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors say the Cusick, Washington man made between $180,000 and $360,000 from 2009 to 2021 selling bald and golden eagle parts illegally.
—CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Paul is charged with one count of conspiracy, one count of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and one count of violation the Lacey Act, a law that bans the trafficking of illegally taken wildlife, fish, or plants.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to bald eagles, other wildlife seen on the tour over the year includes: three types of grebes, three types of swans, three types of mergansers, many different gulls, loons, golden eagle, coyote, fox, deer, many hawk species, three types of seals and bobcats.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2024
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CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors say the Cusick, Washington man made between $180,000 and $360,000 from 2009 to 2021 selling bald and golden eagle parts illegally.
—CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
Paul is charged with one count of conspiracy, one count of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and one count of violation the Lacey Act, a law that bans the trafficking of illegally taken wildlife, fish, or plants.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to bald eagles, other wildlife seen on the tour over the year includes: three types of grebes, three types of swans, three types of mergansers, many different gulls, loons, golden eagle, coyote, fox, deer, many hawk species, three types of seals and bobcats.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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