Secretarybird (Sekretarisvoël)
Sagittarius serpentarius (118)
Zulu name: -
Other names: -
Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens
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| January 2009 | Mkhuze, KZN | Adult | |
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| October 2008 | Ntsikeni Nature Reserve, KZN | Nest | |
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Experiences with species These ancient birds are not that common. They are seen striding through the veld looking for their favourite prey, snakes. They are incredibly quick with their talons, dealing a deadly blow to the head of the snake as it rears up attempting to strike. For a very seldom seen sequence of events, of a Secretarybird catching, skinning and consuming a Puff Adder, click here. (Note that it is a 3MB file!) |
