Sunday, 27 February 2011

ANIMAL OF THE DAY: Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)

ANIMAL OF THE DAY: Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)

Secretary birds are mostly terrestrial (meaning they live on the ground) and are found in the grasslands and savannah of the sub-Sahara, Africa. They mate in monogamous pairs and, unlike most birds of prey, they hunt on foot. Prey is eitherchased and struck with the beak or stamped on until unconcious and there have even been reports of Secretary birds killing young gazelle. They are classed as 'Least Concern'.



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