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Birds
Secretary Bird
Sagittarius serpentarius
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Weight
- 2.3-4.3 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a carnivore species found in African savannas. It typically lives 10-15 years, weighing around 2.3-4.3 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the secretary bird: Secretary birds stomp on snakes with enough force to break bones.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.