Crested Eagle

The common name crested eagle may refer to several species of eagle:

  • Crested Eagle, Morphnus guianensis
  • Crested Serpent Eagle, Spilornis cheela
  • Long-crested Eagle, Lophaetus occipitalis
  • Crested Hawk-eagle, Spizaetus cirrhatus

Famous quotes containing the words crested and/or eagle:

    “a flying open of doors, convergence
    of magic objects into
    feathered hands and crested heads, a prospect
    of winter verve, a buildup to abundance.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “Sleep softly . . . eagle forgotten . . . under the stone.”
    —Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931)