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AERIE (AIR-ee)
The lofty nest of an eagle or other bird of prey
Common clues: Eagle's home; Avian high-rise; Hill dwelling; Eagle's nest; Condor's haven
Crossword puzzle frequency: 8 times a year
Video: Bald eagle nest building
Bald Eagles build huge nest platforms out of branches, usually in large trees. Pairs, who mate for life, add material to the nest each breeding season. After several years, the nest may weigh upwards of a thousand pounds or more.
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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