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Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
Endemic to Africa, the Secretary Bird is usually thought to be named for the pen-like quills at its neck. It seems more likely, however, that this raptor's name comes from the Arabic "saqr-et-tair", meaning hunter bird.
Endemic to Africa, the Secretary Bird is usually thought to be named for the pen-like quills at its neck. It seems more likely, however, that this raptor's name comes from the Arabic "saqr-et-tair", meaning hunter bird.
- Copyright
- © Andy Wolcott 2017
- Image Size
- 5243x2949 / 12.5MB
- Contained in galleries
- Birds, Africa ARC 1
