Secretary Bird,an African Endemic that Walks the Terrestrial Land Looking for Prey!

Secretary Bird ,Sagittarius serpentarius .

Secretary Bird is a very large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. Unlike most birds of prey, the Secretary Bird is largely terrestrial, hunting its prey on foot. Adults hunt in pairs and sometimes as loose familial flocks, stalking through the habitat with long strides. Prey may consist of insects, mammals ranging in size from mice to hares and mongoose, crabs, lizards, snakes, tortoises, young birds, bird eggs, and sometimes dead animals killed in grass or bush fires.

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  1. Brilliant photo, Joe! Reminds me of the amazing trip that we had with you guiding us.

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