About the Secretary Bird

• Scientific Name: Sagittarius serpentarius
• Wingspan: 6.3 to 6.9 ft.
• Habitat : Grasslands, savannahs, and shrublands of Africa
• Conservation Status: Endangered (Population decreasing)
• Fun Fact: Secretary birds have one of the strongest kicks in the animal kingdom, applying a force of five times their body weight in a hundredth of a second!