The 4-Feet-Tall Birds Named Secretary Birds Are So Beautiful And Gorgeous

We might be having a bad day, but if a pretty bird comes into view, suddenly we all feel a little lighter. According to bird watchers and scientists, there are about 9,000 to 10,000 species of birds. One way to spot them is physical appearance when you take a closer look, it becomes obvious that birds are available many shapes and colors, and a few are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.

Snakes are a favorite meal, and in fact, the bird's scientific name, Sagittarius serpentarius, means "the archer of snakes." If a snake tries striking a secretary bird, it usually ends up with a mouthful of feathers from the bird's almost seven-foot wingspan, which it uses as a distraction. The scales on their lower legs provide additional protection from snakebites.