Maybe some people think that birds are a species that is not dangerous and quite friendly to humans. However, make no mistake, some types of birds are quite dangerous, you know.
Even though it’s not as scary as lions or tigers, we also have to be vigilant when around them. Some of these quite dangerous birds have several abilities, such as strong kicks and beaks that can injure their opponents.
Therefore, we have to stay away when we meet them. Here are the 6 most dangerous types of birds. Anything?
1. Cassowary
You can find cassowaries in Australia and Papua, these animals are known for their powerful kicks that can knock out opponents in an instant. In addition, the ability to run this animal is also quite fast, which can reach 50 km per hour.
Cassowary is an animal with high curiosity and does not hesitate to attack what it sees. However, attacks on humans are extremely rare. Reported Britannica, The most brutal attack occurred in 1926, when a teenager who was about to hunt the cassowary died horribly after receiving a kick from the cassowary.
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2. The ostrich
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Onta birds or so-called Ostrich this is the largest bird species in the world. With a height that can reach 2.75 m and a weight of up to 150 kg. Although they cannot fly, their ability to run is very fast, up to 72.5 km per hour.
Strong legs are also a weapon of this animal to protect itself from predators. In fact, his powerful kicks can kill powerful predators like lions.
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3. Emu
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Emus are still related to cassowaries. This animal is no less big and fast than its relatives. No doubt about speed, the emu can run up to 50 km per hour. In addition, he also has strong legs to protect himself from predators.
This bird can reach 1.9 m in height and weigh up to 45 kg. So far, emu has three subspecies that you can find in the Tasmania area, Australia. However, these animals are increasingly rare in nature from year to year.
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4. Lammergeier
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Lamergeier or often referred to as bearded vulture is a large enough carnivorous bird. It can reach one meter in length and a wingspan of up to three meters. they can be found in parts of central Asia, North Africa, to Spain.
Lamergeier often found in rocky mountainous areas and will swoop down to grab prey on the ground. Although attacks on humans are rare. However, it is thought that the beak is strong enough to crack a human skull.
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5. Great Horned Owl
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Birds that are active at night are also quite dangerous, you know. With a length of about 60 cm and a wingspan of 200 cm, this animal does not hesitate to attack anyone who disturbs it or its nest. Although rarely killed, the attacks can cause serious injuries.
As reported Britannica, one strike from Great Horned Owl this happened in 2012 in Seattle when several people tried to harass him. In addition, in Oregon in 2015 a group of people was also attacked by this bird in the head, fortunately they were able to run and finally survived.
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6. Barred Owl
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One more species of owl that is quite dangerous, namely Barred Owl. This bird can be found in the United States and southern Canada. Although not as big Great Horned Owl, but don’t underestimate this one animal. Because he will not hesitate to attack anyone who annoys him.
Some of the attacks from these animals are mostly caused by humans disturbing them. Barred Owl will attack them away and often get several wounds from their sharp claws and beak.
Those are some of the most dangerous birds, if you see them please stay away or not disturb them if you don’t want to get a deadly attack.
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