what does the latin name 'Aquila chrysaetos' of the golden eagle mean?

Subject: what does the latin name 'Aquila chrysaetos' of the golden eagle mean?

Date: Sat Oct 28 18:19:30 2000
Posted by ewan
Grade level: 7-9 School: No school entered.
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Area of science: Zoology
ID: 972771570.Zo

Message:


hi,
i was wondering how the golden eagle got its latin name, and what the name 
means.

thankx!
ewan

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