a large broad-winged fish-eating diurnal bird of prey, Pandion haliaetus, with a dark back and whitish head and underparts: family Pandioridae
Often called (US and Canadian): fish hawk
2.
any of the feathers of various other birds, used esp as trimming for hats
Word origin
C15: from Old French ospres, apparently from Latin ossifraga, literally: bone-breaker, from os bone + frangere to break
Examples of 'fish eagle' in a sentence
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From across the river the fish eagle yelled out once again: never give up!
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We spot a cluster of bee-eaters balancing on a swaying reed stem, and a fish eagle in a dead treetop.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As we recrossed the river heading for the airport, a fish eagle, the guardian of the river, cruised above us.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Cupping his hands, he could imitate flawlessly the cry of a fish eagle, often to the surprise of his audiences at wildlife lectures.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are also crocodiles and waterbirds, fish eagles and varieties of heron and stork.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Birds and animals join the feast: otters, fish eagles, herons and pelicans.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There are kingfishers and fish eagles and beautiful bee-eaters.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is a breeding area for the little tern and home to fish eagles, tawny owls, redshank, kestrels and roe deer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Along the shore, egrets, ibis, cranes, herons, cormorants, terns, pelicans, coots, kingfishers, geese, fish eagles and brahminy ducks all vied for fishing rights.