Which African bird is famous for killing prey by stamping on it with powerful legs?

The secretarybird is famous for killing prey by stamping on it with powerful legs.

This tall, long-legged raptor hunts mainly on foot in open African habitats. It walks through grass while searching for insects, reptiles and other small animals. When it finds prey, it can strike downward repeatedly with its feet, using speed and force to disable or kill the animal.

Secretarybirds are unusual birds of prey because they spend far more time walking than flying. Their long legs keep their bodies above grass and help them deliver powerful blows. They can also seize prey with their bills and swallow smaller animals whole.

The name is often linked to the bird’s crest of long feathers, which resembles old writing quills tucked behind an office worker’s ear. Despite its terrestrial habits, the secretarybird remains classified as a raptor and builds large stick nests in trees.