Secretarybird
Endemic to Africa...is mostly
terrestrial hunting its prey on
foot...unlike most birds of prey.
terrestrial hunting its prey on
foot...unlike most birds of prey.
Sagittarius serpentarius
(L 44-60" WS 75-87" Wt
5.1-11 lbs)
5.1-11 lbs)
Masai Mara
22Oct2014
Name is thought derived from its
crest of long quill-like feathers.
crest of long quill-like feathers.
Some soar but I stride
tirelessly in long black shorts
quills behind my ears
desiccation dictating
managerial options.
(Ivor Murrell)
Saguttarius is Latin for archer;
serpentarius is Latin for snake.
serpentarius is Latin for snake.
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