About the Secretarybird
The secretarybird or secretary bird is a large bird of prey that is endemic to Africa. It is mostly terrestrial, spending most of its time on the ground, and is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John Frederick Miller described the species in 1779. A member of the order Accipitriformes, which also includes many other diurnal birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, kites, vultures, and harriers, it is placed in its own family, the Sagittariidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Secretarybird (Sagittariidae) |
| Species | Sagittarius serpentarius |
| Species Codes | secret2, SECR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Secretarybird belong to?
The Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) belongs to the Secretarybird family (Sagittariidae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Secretarybird?
The secretarybird or secretary bird is a large bird of prey that is endemic to Africa. It is mostly terrestrial, spending most of its time on the ground, and is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John Frederick Miller described the species in 1779. A member o...
Where can I report a Secretarybird sighting?
You can log sightings of Secretarybird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code secret2, or on iNaturalist.
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