Who Am I

I am a bird, uncommon in the USA.
African born.
a snake-killing bird.
my head’s crest 
similar to
but not exactly like
a pin cushion 
With pens rather than pins
sticking out of it
Reptiles are my prey.
Who am I?





























A Secretary Bird
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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