Beware the Beauty: The World’s Most Beautiful but Deadly Birds!

Nature’s Dual Beauty: Meet the Most Beautiful but Deadly Birds on Earth!

The cassowary is one of the most dangerous birds. Its sharp claws can deliver fatal kicks to predators or humans.

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The hooded pitohui is one of the few poisonous birds. Its skin and feathers contain a toxin strong enough to harm humans.

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The harpy eagle is a powerful hunter with talons as large as a grizzly bear’s claws. It preys on monkeys and sloths!

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Southern cassowaries are shy but deadly. They can run up to 31 mph and jump 5 feet high to attack if threatened.

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The African crowned eagle can take down prey twice its size, including antelopes and monkeys.

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During breeding season, Australian magpies become highly aggressive, swooping at humans to protect their nests.

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The lammergeier, or bearded vulture, drops bones from great heights to crack them open and eat the marrow inside.

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The great horned owl is a nocturnal predator with razor-sharp talons. It can take down prey larger than itself.

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Red-tailed hawks are skilled hunters with incredible eyesight. They can spot prey from 100 feet in the air!

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