Possessing a luxurious, elegant appearance, the secretary bird is known to be the quintessential African venomous snake. The long slender legs of this bird are a deadly weapon for reptiles.
The secretary bird, also known as the snake-eating kite, is a large bird of prey, mainly living on the ground.
It is endemic to Africa, commonly found in grasslands and wooded savannas in sub-Saharan Africa. They are a member of the falcon order related to kites, ospreys, vultures, falcons, and eagles.
Secretary birds are mainly ground-dwelling birds, the only species that hunt for prey while walking or running. They have two distinct feeding strategies: chase and peck their prey with their beaks, or stomp on prey until it is stunned or unconscious enough to swallow.
The long, slender-looking legs of the secretary bird are capable of launching lightning kicks, a deadly weapon against venomous snakes.