the secretary bird is a large bird of prey endemic to the grasslands and savannahs of africa. secretary birds are several feet tall and weigh 5-11 pounds, but are strong for their size – typically, they kill their prey by chasing it on foot then stomping it to death. the secretary bird is distinct from other birds of prey by its long, crane-like legs. it is thought they earned the name ‘secretary’ bird due to their black crest, which is said to resemble quills behind a secretary’s ear.
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