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Secretarybird

Sagittarius serpentarius

Photo by Brinschk
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Description:

The Secretarybird or Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savannah of the sub-Sahara. Although a member of the order Accipitriformes, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards, vultures, and harriers, it is given its own family, Sagittariidae.

Habitat:

The Allwetterzoo, Münster, Germany.

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Thank you! They are my favourite birds.. :)

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