The Secretary Bird, scientifically known as ‘Sagittarius serpentarius’, is an extraordinary bird of prey native to the African plains ... of Nature (IUCN) Red List. The primary threats ...

The flamboyantly plumed secretary bird and the serpent-catching snake eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven "extinction crisis" researchers said on Thursday.

Birds of prey in South Africa are a vital part of the ecosystem, keeping pests under control. So when one of them in injured, ...

Many of the parrots at this zoo and breeding center in Durban, South Africa, are rescues, given up by people unprepared for the challenges of owning a large, needy bird. Not only are parrots loud ...

To the Ends of the Earth: Birds of East Africa is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire ...