A raptor hunts on footSourced
Secretarybirds use their legs during the hunt
Secretarybirds mainly hunt on the ground, flushing prey from vegetation and striking with rapid blows of the feet. Their prey includes insects and various small vertebrates, not just snakes. A bird of prey need not rely on an aerial dive.
The long legs are part of the hunting equipment.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05