Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Follow (us) @ExplainingNature to learn something NEW about nature every day 🧠🦌 The secretary bird is one of the most striking and unusual birds of prey in the world. Found across the grasslands and savannas of Africa, it’s instantly recognizable for its long crane-like legs, sharp hooked beak, and dramatic crest of feathers that look almost like quill pens tucked behind its head, hence the name “secretary.” Unlike most raptors, the secretary bird hunts on foot.