Secretary Birds (Sagittarius serpentarius) have the longest legs of any bird of prey. Their stork-like legs keep their bodies well above vegetation on the ground (where they spend much of their day), allowing them to spot prey more easily.
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Secretary Birds (Sagittarius serpentarius) have the longest legs of any bird of prey. Their stork-like legs keep their bodies well above vegetation on the ground (where they spend much of their day), allowing them to spot prey more easily.