@birds.wildlife.nature: "i'm the most stylish bird of prey you've ever seen." Red eyeshadow, a noble crest, graceful steps, yet exuding an air of lethal elegance. Its crest resembles a burst of feathery popcorn swaying in the wind, making it a true punk star of the avian world. This is the Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius), with 20 black crest feathers on its head that resemble quills tucked behind the ears of old-time scribes—hence its nickname, "the secretary bird." Secretarybird is a distinctive, tall, long-legged, crane-like raptor with unique quill-like plumes on its head and bright-red facial skin. In flight, the dark edge to the hind wing, diamond-shaped tail, and long spatulate tail feathers make it unmistakable. It prefers open rangeland and savanna, where it strides about hunting for reptiles, small mammals, and insects, which it bludgeons with its powerful legs. #secretarybird #birds #DidYouKnow

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