where do secretary birds roost
1 Secretary birds roost in tall trees at night to sleep. 2  These birds can hunt and kill snakes â even poisonous ones. 3  Secretary birds have thick scales on their legs to protect them from snake bites.ecretary birds have long legs and can walk up to 20 miles per day. These smart birds mate for life or for many years. Couples work together to build huge nests high in acacia trees. The nests are made from sticks, leaves, animal fur, poop and feathers. Secretary birds lay two or three eggs each summer.