{"id":4783,"date":"2019-11-08T18:21:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T12:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/?post_type=blogposts&p=4783"},"modified":"2021-01-26T11:15:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T05:45:11","slug":"secretary-bird-the-killer-queen-of-african-savannah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/secretary-bird-the-killer-queen-of-african-savannah\/","title":{"rendered":"Secretary Bird – Interesting Facts to Know About Killer Queen Of Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tanzania is one of the magical countries of the African Continent that is sealed with many surprises. The country isn\u2019t only a dream destination amongst the safari and wildlife lovers; it is also a dreamland for Secretary Bird<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a bird lover then Tanzania Safari<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>can be a magical holiday for you. The country hosts around 1114 bird species<\/a> out of which 30 are endemic, 44 are accidental and four have been introduced by humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to Tanzania Destinations<\/a><\/strong> will introduce you to many surprises, and we are presenting one iconic surprise in this section today. Introducing the unique hunting feathers of African Sky; the Secretary Bird<\/strong>. Let\u2019s learn a few interesting things about Secretary Bird;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Secretary Bird Iconic Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Secretary Bird<\/strong> is one of the iconic birds you will meet in the savannahs of Tanzania. The name of the bird is as interesting as it looks. The origin of its name is quite debated; there are 2 interesting facts behind the name of this bird. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While one theory suggests that the name was given due to its looks that resemble the 1800s official secretaries. They wear grey tailcoats and dark knee-length pants along with a goose-quill pen behind the ear. As the secretary bird\u2019s feathers in the back of the head resemble the quill pen behind the ear the bird got its name as secretary bird. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another theory says that the name was derived from the Arabic word \u201csaqr-et-tair\u201d which means hunter bird that eventually pronounced as secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well whatever the reason might be, the bird is the iconic species you can meet in Tanzania\u2019s national park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT SECRETARY BIRD SCIENTIFIC NAME AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM ROLE?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Secretary Bird Physical Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The long-legged secretary bird\u2019s body construction resembles a lot with the attire of secretaries in the offices, so much that it got its name as \u201csecretary bird<\/strong>\u201d.   Few things about them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n