(dark-colored). The eagle of Scripture is probably the griffon vulture (Mic. 1:16; Matt. 24:28; Luke 17:37); unclean (Lev. 11:13; Deut. 14:12); noted for height and rapidity of flight (Prov. 23:5; 2 Sam. 1:23; Job 9:26; Deut. 28:49; Jer. 4:13); great age (Psa. 103:5); care of young (Ex. 19:4; Deut. 32:11-12; Isa. 40:31).