Definitions for secretary bird
sec·re·tary bird

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. secretary bird, Sagittarius serpentariusnoun

   large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. secretary birdnoun

   A large bird of prey, Sagittarius serpentarius, native to Africa with very long legs, so named because of its crest of long feathers resembling quill pens stuck behind the ears of an office clerk. It preys on reptiles, especially snakes.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. secretary bird

   The secretarybird or secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John Frederick Miller described the species in 1779. Although a member of the order Accipitriformes, which also includes many other diurnal birds of prey such as kites, hawks, vultures, and harriers, it is placed in its own family, Sagittariidae. The secretarybird is instantly recognizable as a very large bird with an eagle-like body on crane-like legs that give the bird a height of as much as 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in). The sexes are similar in appearance. Adults have a featherless red-orange face and predominantly grey plumage, with a flattened dark crest and black flight feathers and thighs. It also has very long eyelashes. Breeding can take place at any time of year, but tends to be late in the dry season. The nest is built at the top of a thorny tree, and a clutch of one to three eggs is laid. In years with plentiful food all three young can survive to fledgling. The secretarybird hunts and catches prey on the ground, often stomping on victims to kill them. Insects and small vertebrates make up its diet. Although the secretarybird occurs over a large range, the results of localised surveys suggest that the total population is experiencing a rapid decline, probably as a result of habitat degradation. The species is therefore classed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It appears on the coats of arms of Sudan and South Africa.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. secretary bird

   A secretary bird is a large African bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) known for its unique appearance with long legs, a slender body, and a mixture of brown, white, and grey plumage. It is part of the bird of prey family but is terrestrial, often seen walking or running on the ground. It's known for hunting snakes and other small creatures by stomping on them. Its name comes from its crest of long feathers that resemble the quill pens that 19th-century clerks or secretaries would tuck behind their ears.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Secretary Bird

   A South African bird distinguished by a tuft of feathers on each side of its head which form a fanciful resemblance to quill pens stuck behind the ear.

Matched Categories

1. • Bird Of Prey

How to pronounce secretary bird?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say secretary bird in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of secretary bird in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of secretary bird in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=secretary bird
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Secretary_Bird
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_Bird
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=secretary bird