Definition of secretary bird Secretary bird

sec•re•tar•y bird

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What does secretary bird mean?

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Noun

secretary bird - large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles
  Sagittarius serpentarius
  bird of prey, raptor, raptorial bird any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
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  • secretary bird (Noun)
    A large bird of prey , Sagittarius serpentarius , native to Africa with very long legs, so named because of its crest of long feathers resembling quill pens stuck behind the ears of an office clerk. It preys on reptiles, especially snakes.

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