Grab your binoculars and lace up your hiking boots, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us on a walking safari across the tall grasses of Africa to meet a bird that looks like a supermodel but hunts like a ninja!

In this episode, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for the amazing Secretary Bird. You’ll learn:

• An Unusual Office Outfit: Discover the funny story behind their name and how the dark feathers on their heads look just like old-fashioned writing quills!
• Legs for Days: Learn why these unique birds are Terrestrial hunters, meaning they prefer to strut across the savanna instead of soaring in the sky.
• The Karate Kick of the Savanna: Find out how they use their long legs to deliver a lightning-fast, super-powered stomp to catch slippery snakes!
• Nature’s Supermodel: We'll talk about their incredibly long, beautiful eyelashes, which are actually specially modified feathers to keep the sun and dust out of their eyes.
• Life at the Top of the Tree: Discover how they use their long legs to build massive, flat nests right on top of thorny acacia trees.

Get ready to stomp through the grass and learn all about one of the most unique and stylish birds on the planet!

Secretary Birds are Endangered.

If you are interested in helping Secretary Birds, consider supporting:

BirdLife South Africa | https://www.birdlife.org.za/what-we-do/species-conservation/what-we-do/secretarybird/

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