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Sagittarius serpentarius
The 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. It appears on the coats of arms of Sudan and South Africa.
This example is spotted in a Belgium Zoo.
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Thanks YukoChartraw ;-)
OMG the eye lashes!!! What a gorgeous bird!
Thanks Sachin & Smith's zoo, I love the lashes ;-)
Wonderful snap,,
elegance itself... look at the beautiful lashes on those eyes. amazing detail and stunning pics!