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Definition of Sagittarius serpentarius
1. Noun. Large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles.
Exact synonyms: Secretary Bird
Generic synonyms: Bird Of Prey, Raptor, Raptorial Bird
Group relationships: Genus Sagittarius, Sagittarius
Generic synonyms: Bird Of Prey, Raptor, Raptorial Bird
Group relationships: Genus Sagittarius, Sagittarius
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sagittarius Serpentarius
Literary usage of Sagittarius serpentarius
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The National Zoological Park: A Popular Account of Its Collections by Ned Hollister (1919)
"The secretary bird (sagittarius serpentarius) is a peculiar African type with
long legs, tail, and wings, and a crest of elongated feathers at the back of ..."
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