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The Secretary’s Nose

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This is the beak (or is it bill?) of a Secretary bird. This tall, long-legged bird usually lives in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Secretary's Nose: This is the beak (or is it bill?

What did this image teach me?

Secretary birds are unusual in the fact that they hunt from the ground, rather than from the air like most birds of prey. In fact they much prefer walking to flying.

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2 responses to “The Secretary’s Nose”

  1. robertwashington1 avatar
    robertwashington1

    The worlds on view at Paignton zoo.

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    1. scott avatar
      scott

      It certainly is! Well, apart from those bits that are closed due to COVID-19, that is.

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