Definition

Noun 1. A large, long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles: Sagittarius serpentarius is the scientific name for a distinctive bird, commonly known as the secretary bird, characterized by its tall stature, long legs, and a diet primarily consisting of snakes and other reptiles.

Usage Examples

• The is easily identified by its crane-like legs and crest of long feathers.
• Researchers observed a hunting for snakes in the savanna.
• Unlike most birds of prey, the often hunts on foot.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts. In general communication, the common name "secretary bird" is preferred.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to specify the species in compound nouns, e.g., " habitat" or " behavior."

Variants and Related Words

• Secretary bird (n.): The common English name for .
• Serpentarius: Sometimes used alone as a shortened, informal scientific reference.

Synonyms

• Secretary bird
• (There are no true common-language synonyms for this specific scientific name. Descriptive phrases like "long-legged African raptor" may convey a similar idea.)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• (This specific scientific term does not feature in idiomatic English usage.)

Noun

1. large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles