golden eagle
Refers specifically to Aquila chrysaetos, a large bird of prey found in mountainous regions of Japan.
イヌワシは日本の山岳地帯に生息している。
The golden eagle inhabits the mountainous regions of Japan.
空高くイヌワシが舞っていた。
A golden eagle was soaring high in the sky.
General term for eagle; イヌワシ is a specific species.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 犬 (dog) and 鷲 (eagle); rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji form with 狗 (dog); marked as rarely used.
The name イヌワシ literally means 'dog eagle'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it may refer to the bird's size or its call resembling a dog's bark. The kanji 犬鷲 and 狗鷲 reflect this literal meaning.