4,792 observationsEndangered
Secretarybird
Sagittarius serpentarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Sagittariidae ›Genus: Sagittarius
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Secretarybird is Sagittarius serpentarius.
- The Secretarybird has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Secretarybird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Secretarybird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Secretarybird belongs to the class Aves.
- Secretarybird belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Secretarybird belongs to the family Sagittariidae.
- Secretarybird belongs to the genus Sagittarius.