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Secretarybird

Sagittarius serpentarius

Photo by NanAllyn
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large gray long-legged bird. Pale gray tail tipped in black. Black flight feathers. Long, black, erectile nape feathers. Hooked raptor beak.

Habitat:

Leadwood tree savannah

Notes:

Watched on ground, then taking flight, and at nest.

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