10. Falcon
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Falcons are hunters and prey on fish and small rodents. They are very territorial creatures as well and won’t hesitate to use their razor sharp talons on those who disturb their territory, including humans. In 2013, conservationists looking to study young falcons were attacked by adults – and there was video footage of it too. Hawks hunt mice and fish, as well as other small animals, eating them with their sharp beaks. Through falconry, humans have been able to train them to hunt in their favor, however they remain dangerous even in this way, due to their strong character and sharp claws. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
9. Eagle
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A report published in the Journal of Raptor Research included an incident involving the death of a deer by a golden eagle. Not only was the eagle able to bring down the beast, it picked clean the animal leaving only hide and bone. That’s quite a dangerous bird, but they aren’t known to attack humans or hunt them as prey. The claws and beak of the eagle make it one of the most dangerous birds due to the power of its attacks. It can carry almost 2 kilos of meat with its claws. Its power to hunt makes it one of the symbols worldwide that represent power and agility. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
8. Vulture
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They are villains in animated films, but despite that reputation they are quite harmless to humans. Vultures feast on the dead carcass of animals and are beneficial to towns and villages because they remove human and animal waste. Then again, reports surfaced in 2007 of vultures attacking humans in Europe. Vultures are quite horrible, considering that they are always surrounded by corpses. They are alert to eat their meat. The stomach of vultures has a type of acid that kills any type of bacteria or virus, an important factor considering that they eat carrion. The urine they produce is antibacterial, due to these acids generated. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
7. Ostrich
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Although ostriches avoid humans in the wild, this doesn’t stop them from getting aggressive when they feel cornered. They might even attack when they defend their young. With powerful feet armed with long claws, a single kick is enough to disembowel a human or kill them with a single slash. Although its fame is not a dangerous bird, its size and sharp claws make it a powerful enemy. When they are angry they can wreak havoc, considering that they weigh almost 160 kilos. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
6. Rhea
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Similar to an ostrich, this bird is known for being aggressive and can be dangerous, especially with children. Although the rhea cannot fly, it’s still six feet tall and can run 30 mph. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
5. Swan
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A swan is aggressive by nature, especially when defending their nest. Yes, it’s a beautiful creature but it has been known to attack people, especially in rivers – rowers, kayakers and anglers have been victims. Injuries, however, are rare and they aren’t capable of breaking human limbs. The swan could be very aggressive towards humans, in some particular conditions: this is what to do and how to avoid bad consequences. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
4. Owl
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Being nocturnal creatures, it’s rare for owls and humans to “see” each other. However, there have been occasions where owls have acted aggressive towards people, especially when their territory is invaded. Owls are birds of prey, so they use their claws and beaks to kill and eat their catch. In a confined space, or if the bird is scared or agitated, it could cause serious harm to you. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
3. Herring Gull
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In 2015, there were reports of gulls attacking humans and killing pets. The gulls reportedly pecked a Yorkshire Terrier to death and almost bit off a young boy’s finger. However, the behavior of the gulls was chalked up to defending their nest. The seagull is a bird known to be in the sea and eat fish, and it is probably not considered a violent being. However, when they feel that their young may be in danger they become incredibly aggressive, wiping out everything in their path. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
2. Australian Magpie
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September and October are the swooping season of magpies. This also happens to be their nesting season and they become extra protective of their young: they dive and peck anything they feel is a threat to their chicks. It’s been dubbed the biggest wildlife problem in Australia but citizens can now update online maps with the location of nests to warn others of potential danger. The magpie season takes place from late September to mid-December, a period that the Australian magpie uses for nesting and subsequent egg laying. The hormones and the defensive character make these birds much more aggressive than they usually are and they are capable of attacking anyone who dares to prowl their nests. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
1. Cassowary
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Hailed as the most dangerous bird on earth, cassowaries and ostriches are two birds that were documented as having killed humans. Although the last fatality was in 1926, knowing it can kill is still cause for concern. These birds attack by charging and kicking and may even jump on top of their victim. Then again, most attacks on humans were territorial in nature. The cassowary is the most dangerous bird in the world, and according to the testimonies of the inhabitants of New Guinea it can kill a man. In their second claw they have attached a kind of dagger with which they attack who they consider a threat. During World War II, American and Australian soldiers were prohibited from approaching them, due to the danger they represented.
