bald eagle
Definition
A large North American bird of prey (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) with a white head and tail in adulthood, dark brown body, and a wingspan up to 7.5 feet; notable for its powerful build and fishing prowess, despite the misleading 'bald' moniker referring to its white head plumage.
The national bird and symbol of the United States, adopted in 1782, representing freedom, strength, and longevity in American iconography.
Examples
The bald eagle perched on the branch, scanning for salmon like a feathered Wall Street trader eyeing the next big deal.
Despite its fierce reputation, the bald eagle's idea of rebellion is stealing a fish from a confused osprey.
Tourists flock to Alaska hoping for a bald eagle sighting, only to realize it's just a pigeon with better PR.
On the dollar bill, the bald eagle clutches arrows and an olive branch—priorities: war first, peace if there's time.