Scientists in the UK have found that a bird of prey native to sub-Saharan Africa can deliver precise and powerful kicks with a force five times its own body weight; enough to kill venomous snakes in ...

The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...

LONDON, Jan. 25 (UPI) --The secretary bird, Sagittarius serpentarius, is a mostly terrestrial bird found among the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. For the first time, scientists have quantified the ...

Say hello to the secretary bird. It’s a bird of prey, but it ain’t doing no swooping. Instead, it kicks the everloving crap out of its victims. It's the secretary bird. Perhaps the strangest avian, in ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The secretary bird is native to Sub-Saharan Africa, stands over 4' tall, and has powerful kicks to take out snakes and other small animals. Produced by Matt Stuart.

The Secretary bird is renowned for its snake-hunting skills. It uses its powerful legs and sharp talons to subdue snakes. Golden eagles hunt snakes with their impressive speed and agility. They can ...

Two African “secretary birds” escaped from the North Carolina Zoo last week, and staff members still are trying to lure them home. The birds left their behind-the-scenes habitat at the zoo Friday ...

When you think of birds, you probably imagine sweet chirping, colorful feathers, or maybe even graceful soaring across the sky. But some birds are total badasses—they swoop down, talons ready, and ...