Ostrich?

• by mtydeman

  I am not sure who this is but have guessed Ostrich. Does anyone else have any idea

  Posted March 19, 2016 7:17 AM

• by tillydad moderator

  It is a secretary bird . Note the colour and size and the longer feathers that stick out on the back of the head/neck 😃

  Posted March 19, 2016 10:48 AM

• by mtydeman

  Thanks @tillydad. I am in awe of all of the moderators for your knowledge and willingness to share.

  Posted March 19, 2016 10:51 AM

• by tillydad moderator in response to mtydeman's comment.

  My pleasure @mtydeman - always happy to help . Thank you for contributing to the project 😃

  Posted March 19, 2016 10:57 AM

• by aliburchard scientist, translator

  rumour has it that those feathers are what gave the bird its name! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretarybird

  Posted March 21, 2016 10:40 AM

• by tillydad moderator in response to aliburchard's comment.

  It could be from those feathers, that resemble quills or from the black "leggings" that male secretaries wore in times of yore 😃

  Posted March 21, 2016 12:59 PM