Sea eagle

Sea eagle
Sea eagle Sea" ea"gle 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of fish-eating eagles of the genus {Hali[ae]etus} and allied genera, as the North Pacific sea eagle ({H. pelagicus}), which has white shoulders, head, rump, and tail; the European white-tailed eagle ({H. albicilla}); and the Indian white-tailed sea eagle, or fishing eagle ({Polioa["e]tus ichthya["e]tus}). The bald eagle and the osprey are also sometimes classed as sea eagles. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) The eagle ray. See under {Ray}. [1913 Webster]


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