secretary bird

/ˌsɛkrəˈtɛri bərd/
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Other forms: secretary birds

Definitions of secretary bird
  1. noun
    large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles
    synonyms: Sagittarius serpentarius
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    type of:
    bird of prey, raptor, raptorial bird
    any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
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