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Africa
Secretary Bird
Sagittarius serpentarius
About this species
The Secretary Bird (Sagittariidae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours savanna environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Secretary Bird is part of the order Accipitriformes and the Sagittariidae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Sagittariidae family and Accipitriformes order.
