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Secretary Bird

Sagittarius serpentarius

Description:

Large terrestrial bird of prey - although they can fly, they generally run down prey flushing from the grass and trampling or kicking it to death. One kick can shatter a human hand.

Habitat:

dete vlei, hwange area, Zimbabwe

Notes:

Assuming this is the male. The other bird was on a nest with newly hatched chick This was my top wish-listed avian for the trip.

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

Spotted on Dec 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 12, 2015

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