Seeadler

white-tailed eagle

noun ZAY-ah-dler Rare

Also means

sea eagle

Usage Note

Seeadler (Haliaeetus albicilla) is Europe's largest eagle with a wingspan up to 2.5 m; it was once extinct in Germany but has recovered strongly due to protection efforts. It hunts fish, waterfowl, and carrion near large water bodies.

Examples

"Der Seeadler stieß vom Himmel herab und griff einen Fisch aus dem See."

Natural Translation

The white-tailed eagle dove from the sky and snatched a fish from the lake.

Literal Translation

The sea-eagle pushed from-the sky down and grabbed a fish from the lake.

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