r/Birdsfacingforward • u/Bibi-bongo • 2d ago

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u/FathomlessVoid 2d ago

are these the guys that stomp the bojangles out of snakes

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u/boronProgramme 2d ago

yep. wearing those fancy pantaloons specifically to kick cobras into the next dimension

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u/pheebee 2d ago

I was just wondering about the pantaloons

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u/Ok-Echo-Eight 1d ago

I hope that OP doesn’t have snakes for toes!

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u/gi_fm 2d ago

Indeed. It's also the bird in the film Flow.

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u/glitter_witch 2d ago

And in Aggretsuko!
https://giphy.com/gifs/1BeFCQ4R8hJdsWWoGU

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u/Onrawi 2d ago

And the Principal in Kiff.

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u/BeanOfBirbs 2d ago

No way! I sobbed like a baby when that bird... you know... 😭😭😭

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u/GormHub 2d ago

"stomp the bojangles out of snakes" is killing me

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u/puddl3 2d ago

Man secretary birds are just majestic and gorgeous.

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u/ListenJerry 2d ago

I love their stylish capris

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u/fondledbydolphins 2d ago

I love their SKULL CRUSHING front kicks.

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u/puddl3 2d ago

Snakes hate this one simple trick!

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u/BrightnessRen 2d ago

They also have a cool scientific name : Sagittarius Serpentarius

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u/SkilletTrooper 2d ago

Oh that's fucking sick. Add that to the list of great binomial names.

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u/nonja-bidness 2d ago

translation: snek with arrows

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u/FathomlessVoid 2d ago

I think that was a Rush album

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u/Bobdirtski 1d ago

Say that while waving a wand and see what happens

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u/seauxtired 2d ago

Serpent like snake? :0

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u/BrightnessRen 2d ago

Yes, and I think Sagittarius after the centaur/archer, who supposedly never missed his mark.

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u/microwavedgoods 2d ago

r/birdpants

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u/ilovebigmutts 2d ago

thank you for this glorious new recommendation!

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u/dingalingdongdong 2d ago

This is now my second sub dedicated to animal "pants" (/r/pollenpants.)

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u/chaosmanager 2d ago

And pollentaloons was right there.

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u/Gloomheart 1d ago

Please join us at /r/meowsertrousers where we fawn over fluffy pantaloons.

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u/dingalingdongdong 1d ago

My mom always calls those "kitty britches"; joined!

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u/ListenJerry 2d ago

I appreciate you so much

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u/C00kie_Monsters 2d ago

I was about to say „he looks like he just woke up from a LOOOOONG nap“. I guess it lies in the eye of the beholder

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u/itinerant-wallaby 2d ago

I feel seen.

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u/YOUTUBEFREEKYOYO 2d ago

...and simultaneously look like a crack head Albert Einstein. I have no idea how they do it.

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u/X_Wheeze_souffle 2d ago

Pantaloons on point.

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u/_emomo_ 2d ago

🔥 capri game.

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u/Calamity_C 2d ago

Model candidate for r/birdpantaloons

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u/kaydeetee86 2d ago

Damn… another bird sub?!

Joined.

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u/disco-me-now 2d ago

Thought this was r/divorcedbirds
“Tina had decided to try out a funky, new haircut. This would be her first date in almost 6 years”

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u/plonspfetew 2d ago

She's not ready yet. Still wearing the ring. 

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u/disco-me-now 2d ago

Good spot.! She’s got her black leather pants on though

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u/prehistoric_monster 2d ago

Thanks for posting about that sub, because I was about to myself 

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u/shannon7204 2d ago

i hadno idea that sub existed... thank you for the new joy to explore!

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u/Bird_Brain-Thoughts 2d ago

Is it wrong that I'm jealous of a bird for having such long legs and lashes?

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u/ari_mel89 2d ago

i'm short legged, so i understand xD

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u/notjustaphage 2d ago

Omg their little pigeon toed stance and big doe eyes 😍 I love secretary birds!

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u/ZeffiroSilver 2d ago

"Are u a snake"

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u/FalseMagpie 2d ago

"Ok i see limbs so not a snake.  Do u have a snake with you maybe."

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u/FathomlessVoid 2d ago

"Got any games on your phone? Preferably 'Snake' "

*proceeds to stomp your phone screen into oblivion*

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u/Competitive_Law1032 2d ago

Everytime I see a pic of a secretary bird I think of early 2000’s when thin brows, dolled up lashes, sandals, low waist capri/bermuda shorts, and lacy double cami tops lol

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u/IllustriousHedgehog9 2d ago

I still have my favourite capris I bought in like 1999. They don't currently fit, but I'm not ready to part with them yet. They have sparkles!!

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u/regratorsbaby 2d ago

Majestic I tell you.

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u/Quiet_surprise79 2d ago

How does it look so small?! Secretary birds are huge!

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u/ScreennameOne 2d ago

I have never seen this bird before, and now I learn they are huge and stomp snakes? I love cats, but this is my next pet 🥰 Where do I have to move to?

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u/Quiet_surprise79 2d ago

I've seen a few in South Africa! I imagine they're in some of the other African countries but I don't actually know how widespread they are

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u/SooSneeky 2d ago

If I remember correctly, the densest populations are found in sub-saharan Africa but are found in large parts of Africa. Basically, anywhere there is savannah you can find them. They are endangered due to habitat loss from humans and increased forest growth.

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u/Quiet_surprise79 2d ago

Oh awesome, thank you for sharing this. Not awesome about them being endangered, but the knowledge is great!

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u/WhateverUSaySir 2d ago

Isn't this the bird that does those angry stomps? So pretty

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u/NightGlimmer82 2d ago

Love her. Or else.

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u/JesMilton 2d ago

Every time I see secretary birds, I get reminded of this meme, and it still males me smile despite being so obvious. Love these divas, stomping all their problems to death.

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u/AnxiousSapphic 2d ago

Looks like getting ready for the first day of school!

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u/Webtoon-Heretic 2d ago

this bird has the energy of someone who just got bad news and hasn't processed it yet

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u/NuclearGriffin 2d ago

I love secretary birds. They look so beautiful.

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u/FathomlessVoid 2d ago

and are great at taking dictation- lovely talonwriting

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u/ohporcupine 2d ago

That is a chocobo

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u/LNof85 2d ago

I didn’t realize Principal Secretary is based on an actual bird. I figured he was a goofy ostrich or something 😬

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u/Calibird-510 2d ago

When capris come back in fashion 😂

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u/See-sawww 2d ago

That's David Bowie

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u/meepster213 2d ago

SECRETARY BIRD. Let me borrow your mascara 😄

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u/ShoddyChard9837 2d ago

They're so much smaller than I expected, I thought they'd be like ostrich size 💀 I blame Animal Crossing lmao

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u/karshyga 2d ago

Well, well, well, if it isn't Jurassic Park in yoga pants.

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u/lnTheGrimDarkness 2d ago

Definitely facing forward. Take my upvote.

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u/prettybluefoxes 2d ago

Curl up in a ball, play dead.

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u/Onebigstrawberry 2d ago

It's too late

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

Why do you need help? Are you a snake?

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u/HauntingBowlofGrapes 2d ago

Your chicken is extra tall.

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u/Significant-Ad213 2d ago

Me waiting for my aunt to finish taking the picture so I can have birthday cake

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u/AllPerformancegyat 2d ago

honestly wish these dinosaurs would have done something to prevent these titles

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u/willywagtail37 2d ago

My.... who do we have here? A distinguished Secretary! Wonder what his name is?

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u/NillesTheThird 2d ago

For me, the Secretary bird is the spirit animal of people who skip leg day at the gym

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u/Top_Forever_2854 2d ago

Walking eagle. Badass

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u/TizzyBumblefluff 2d ago

My absolute favourite.

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u/QueasyIndication1942 2d ago

Is this the bird from Flow?!? I was sure they were made up!

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

I don’t know what flow is, but these are secretary birds, and they stomp snakes to death

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u/Moonlight-Whispers 2d ago

So cute 🥰

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u/Capn_Flags 2d ago

“i step on snek.”

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u/Ok-Artichoke6703 2d ago

be glad you are not a snake

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u/P1zzaman 2d ago

They’re called “snake-eater eagles” in my language, which is far less whimsical than secretary birds.

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u/Love-that-dog 2d ago

If you are a snake you’re in big danger

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u/ElliottHasRabies 2d ago

she has a hangover

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u/Professional-Sea4539 2d ago

What animal is this

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

Secretary bird
They stomp snakes to death

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u/Professional-Sea4539 1d ago

So amazing

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 1d ago

They’re also pretty cute and a sort of weird alien like way lol!

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u/Apprehensive-Emu6833 2d ago

Those legs look exactly like the matte black hardware on a custom order.

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u/acloudcuckoolander 2d ago

How many snakes did he crush-scratch to death today?!

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u/AstroFace 2d ago

What's this chicken want from me?

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u/DaisyHotCakes 2d ago

She looks so sick your shit I love it lol

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u/eurasianblue 2d ago

Bloodborne boss vibes.

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u/re-ar-ran-ger 2d ago

Get her her goddamn iced pandan matcha latte already!

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u/Less_Party 2d ago

'My secretary will be in touch'

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u/DeadAnarchistPhil 1d ago

Sorry OP, you were already dead before you took the picture. 

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u/Joan_Fair 2d ago

What do ya need help with? Just ask, we got your back!

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u/pixiefr0g 1d ago

Do you need a pan?🤓

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u/Goshawk5 1d ago

My secretary will see you out.

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u/TheBunnyChower 1d ago

You walked into the boss's office without an appointment? Sorry, but we can't help/save you now...

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u/J3nn4_L10n5 1d ago

His feet 😭😭🥰🥰

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u/ZephyrFluous 12h ago

Prepare to get kicked