Secretary Bird — printable fact sheet
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Secretary Bird
Sagittarius serpentarius
The Secretary Bird is a large, terrestrial bird of prey native to sub-Saharan Africa, easily recognized by its long legs, eagle-like body, and distinctive black-tipped feathers that resemble quill pens behind its head. Unlike most raptors, the Secretary Bird spends most of its t…
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- Despite their impressive size and fierce hunting skills, Secretary Birds are capable of flight and can soar great distances, though they prefer to walk while hunting.
- Secretary Birds are one of the few birds of prey that hunt on foot, covering up to 30 km a day. Their name is thought to come from the quill-like feathers behind their head, which resemble 19th-century secretaries' pens. They are immune to some snake venoms, allowing them to hunt highly dangerous snakes.
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