Scientific name: Sagittarius serpentarius
Origin: Africa
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 1.3-1.5m
IUCN status: Endangered
Threats: Habitat loss, competition with livestock, hunting
Zoos I have seen them: Emerald Park, Diergaarde Blijdorp
Interesting fact: The secretarybird is featured as the emblem of Sudan, and also appears on South Africa’s coat of arms.
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