9 Scary Birds That Will Make You Cherish Your Spot On The Food Chain

Michie said:

From New Guinea's poisonous hooded pitohui to the spine-snapping beak of the African shoebill, hope you never cross paths with these birds.​

Birds are commonly associated with tranquility and freedom. But for every singing cockatiel with a cute Instagram, there’s a terrifying pelican that can crush a baby crocodile in one bite.

While the dangerous traits of these scary birds evolved to ensure their survival, some species give us a good reason to be afraid. Don’t forget that even musical legend Johnny Cash was once nearly killed by an ostrich.

Let’s take a look at nine scary birds you’d never want to encounter in the wild.

The Deadly Beak Of The Shoebill​

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9 Horrifying Birds You Wouldn't Want To Encounter In The Wild

From the jungles of New Guinea to Sub Saharan Africa, the world is full of terrifying birds.

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