The term 'Aerie Occupant' refers to a bird of prey that lives in a high nest, or aerie. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'EAGLE' and 'Golden EAGLE'. Eagles are large birds of prey with long wings and powerful talons. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. The Golden EAGLE is a species of EAGLE native to North America and Eurasia. It is one of the largest birds of prey in the world and has a wingspan of up to 7 feet.