Top 5 Most Dangerous Birds in the world

Top 5 Most Dangerous Birds in The World

1.Hawks and Falcons

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The sharp talons and beaks that hawks and falcons use in hunting their prey, along with their quick speed and agility, can be dangerous for humans, even if the birds are just babies.Their beak is specially designed to cut prey's spinal cord.

2.Ostrich

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Ostriches are the largest living bird in the world. The ostrich belongs to the Ratite family of birds. The male ostrich is called a rooster while a female ostrich is called a hen.Ostriches can run at a pace of up to 70km/hr (40 mph). Thus, they can outrun most land predators such as lions, leopards and hyenas.

3.African Crowned Eagle

The Crowned Eagle, also known as the African Crowned Eagle or the Crowned Hawk-Eagle is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. This powerful and aggressive eagle is known by the Africans as “the leopard of the air”.

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4.Cassowary

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The cassowaries are ratites in the genus Casuarius native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Australia.The Cassowaries are the world’s most dangerous birds.Its very strong and average of 12 centimeters long jaws are so sharp that it can tear anything into pieces.Cassowaries are solitary birds and they prefer to avoid confrontation, especially with humans.Cassowary birds have been declared as endangered species now because of loss in their habitats.

5. Vulture

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If cornered, a vulture (many species of vultures are now endangered) may hiss or may also make a low grunting sound at you. Vultures also have sharp, hooked beaks that can tear meat, along with excellent eyesight.

Souce: Wikipedia