When approaching a snake it holds its wings outstretched to change its profile, confusing the snake. Secretary birds may be up to 60 inches in length from the bill to the end of the tail. They make nests of sticks and twigs on the top of a bush, and they line their nests with grass and dung. Osprey Ospreys Pandion haliaetus are often seen soaring over lakes and rivers, swooping down to take their prey from the water. These birds dive with their feet outstretched to catch fish, and often become almost completely submerged as they drop into the waves.
Osprey carry their fish head-first, to reduce the drag as they fly with their prize.
Osprey build a nest of sticks high in a tree or on a sea cliff. These birds are widespread across the Americas as well as Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.