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Fun Facts for Kids It is suggested that the name of this unusual bird, secretary/secrétaire, had been chosen because of the long quill-like feathers at the top of its neck - reminiscent of a quill pen behind the ear of an ancient scribe. Secretarybirds have the longest legs of any bird of prey.
16 de oct. de 2020 · The Basics. The secretary bird is a species of terrestrial bird of prey native to the open grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only living species belonging to the family Sagittariidae. The heads and bodies of secretary birds resemble those of eagles, whilst their long legs resemble those of cranes and allow them to stand ...
The long-legged secretary bird acquired its name because of how much its body structure mimics the dress worn by secretaries in offices. Here are a few facts about them: These birds reach a height of 4.1 to 4.9 feet. The wings of the birds reach up to 6.9 feet. The secretary bird can weigh up to 9.4 pounds.
A very large and distinctive terrestrial raptor, which stands c .1.2 m tall (Ferguson-Lees and Christie 2001). It is grey, whitish and black in all plumages, with small bill and head, bare face, relatively long neck, exceptionally long, bare legs, and long graduated tail with greatly elongated central rectrices.
The secretary bird is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. Interesting Facts. The secretary bird appears on the coat of arms of South Africa and Sudan. Secretary birds appear of postage stamps of nearly 30 countries, including ones where the bird does not even occur.
This species has been classified as Endangered because recent evidence from across its range suggests that its population is experiencing severe declines, probably owing to habitat degradation, disturbance, hunting and capture for trade. Population size: 6700-67000 mature individuals. Population trend: decreasing.
However, as human populations increase and more land is converted, there is likely to be a further reduction in secretary bird numbers. As a bird of prey in the order Falconiformes, Sagittarius serpentarius is protected under Appendix II of CITES, meaning that trade of this species is controlled. (Ferguson-Lees and Christie, 2001; Steyn, 1983)
