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Secretarybird

Sagittarius serpentarius

Photo by jackie.hawaii
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Description:

Secretary birds and caracaras are the only terrestrial birds of prey, hunting for their food on foot. They uniquely have an eagle-like body on crane-like legs.

Habitat:

Secretarybirds are endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and are non-migratory

Notes:

Photos taken at San Diego Zoo.

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