10 birds, which should be avoided

Birds are often associated with a sense of calm, they - it's the first thing you hear on a sunny day, when you wake up in the morning or when you go on a walk in the park. But they can also be very violent, leaving death and destruction.

Despite the fact that they are capable of a variety of types of violence, it is a kind of proof that we live in a world where the trend is clearly "Darwinian" sport when survival of the fittest.

Here are ten species of birds, which you should avoid.

The Seagull 10.

You may believe that the worst of what they are capable of seagulls - it steal your lunch or shit on your head, but this beach residents have a dark side that lurks under their feathers. And you'll see it if stumble on their nest. When a seagull feel a threat to their chicks, the force of his blow it can penetrate the human skull and the brain begin to bite.

9. velociraptor

Yes, they existed in ancient times, one time with dinosaurs. But it is necessary to clarify that, contrary to popular belief, the lighting in the "Jurassic Park" velociraptors were actually clawed feathered birds, not scaly lizards. It was the most cruel birds of all time, even today there are representatives of evil birds are not able to overshadow them. They were incredibly smart, hunted in packs (according to one theory) and had sharp claws hairpin, through which they are very easily able to cut the throat of his victim. And the victims were usually dinosaurs rather than field mice and fish.

8. Sokol

This bird of prey attacks the small rodents and fish, tearing their flesh with the help of incredibly sharp claws. Thanks to their unique shape of the beak, they can break the victim in the spinal area. This machine Hunting, equipped with features that help them in their self-sufficiency. Despite the fact that they can be trained to hunt for people, they still have a huge potential, so they can cause serious harm, especially being at a young age.

7. Sinegolovaya Ifrit

Despite the fact that this bird eats only insects, it is armed self-defense mechanism that helps it to protect against the most serious predator. Eating a certain kind of beetle that produces a particular chemical component, turning in a bird poison, she really is dangerous. If you take it with his bare hands, then of course immediately go numb, and penetrate the skin toxins. Who would have thought that such a beautiful little bird can cause a serious injury?

6. shrikethrush

This bird, like the previous one, armed with a lethal toxin, common among poisonous frogs. It lives in tropical and sub-tropical forests of Indonesia, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The bird has an olive color, whereby it is well camouflaged in the trees, thus producing special musical sound like a siren.

5. Pitohu

It was the first of three newly discovered toxic birds, feathers and skin that carried a deadly poison. Papua New Guinea called it "garbage bird" because it is inedible. Nearly. Yourselfers can release the bird from the poison, removing its skin and feathers, and the fire on the coals. But still not worth the risk and enjoy something different.

4. Eagle

The danger of this bird lies in its potential harm. He has the special structure of the beak, incredibly sharp claws, and even more incredibly keen eyesight, making it one of the biggest predators in the wild. He can fly and hold in its beak two-kilogram carcass of the victim. He is extremely voracious, as able to eat about a kilogram of fish for four minutes. These birds are a symbol of power, they are so serious that their image is present on the arms of countless countries.

3. Vulture

These birds look disgusting and ominous. They can be found hanging and circling over the bodies, as they are largely scavengers, bringing members of his flock dead, which started decaying flesh. Environment in their stomach is very acidic, which protects them from bacteria, viruses and anthrax, from which most of the other animals are killed. Moreover, their urine - is a powerful antibacterial agent which kills any unsanitary dirt.

2. Ostrich

These birds are the largest in the world, their growth may reach 2 to 8 meters, and weighs 158 kg. They are very unpredictable. They are within 10 kilometers of running at a speed of 50 km / h, and its legs are so strong that a single blow can kill a hyena. Moreover, they have very sharp claws. If they did not have the "shameful" the habit of hiding your head in the sand, we could have sworn that they are no more than an elongated monster.

cassowary 1.

This bird is considered the most dangerous bird in the world, with a criminal record, worthy of the death penalty outright. This bird lives in Papua New Guinea, its 12-inch sharp as a dagger claw is positioned over another claw, which can kill a person. Their feet have incredible power, and they run at speeds up to 50 km / h. During World War II, American and Australian forces in New Guinea were warned to stay away from them.