Word of the Day
Aerie (AIR-ee)
· Common clues: Eagle's home; Avian high-rise; Hill dwelling; Eagle's nest; Condor's haven
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 18 times a year
Definition: the lofty nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built on a cliff or a mountaintop.
Bald eagles which are old enough to nest often return to the area in which they were raised. They are more social than many other raptor species: an adult bald eagle looking for a nesting site is more likely to select a location that contains other immature eagles than one with no eagle population.
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