# bald eagle

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head.

## Etymology
Named after the white markings on its head and tail.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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