![]() The Andean Condor is the world’s largest bird. If you’ve ever been to the zoo, you have probably seen a condor. Eagles can leave you with a 2-inch gash in your skin. He had scratches and cuts from the birds sharp claws along his neck, back, and head. In May 2008, an eagle attacked a young boy and mangled his body. Though eagles don’t usually attack people, they have attacked small children in the past. EagleĮagles are just intimidating birds to look at! While eagles aren’t prone to attack humans, they have the capability of attacking and killing a small bear cub, a small dog, and even a decent sized mountain goat. With extremely sharp talons, a hawk attacking a human would surely leave some blood. Hawks can grip and carry other animals that weigh up to 4lbs. There are eye-witness accounts of hawks attempting to attack puppies. Similar to falcons, hawks are birds of prey and will swoop down to get what they want. If a falcon were to attack you, you’d be left with a bullet-like puncture wound. While it might be hard for just one falcon to rip through a human spinal cord, I’m sure if enough of them attacked someone, that person could be in for some serious trouble. Because of the way that a falcon’s beak is shaped, it can cut through the spinal cord of its prey. With razor sharp talons and beaks, a falcon was mastered to do damage to its prey. Owls will have you “hoo hooing” all the way home. ![]() These birds will surely leave painful scratches. The owl, known for its sharp long talons, can do serious harm to a human, especially if you approach one during mating season or if you get too close to an owl’s nest. ![]() This owl is common in North America and has a wing span of five feet and can weigh more than five lbs. One type of owl that is known to attack prey its own size is the great horned owl. I’d say that’s enough to break a few bones! 7. It is said that if a rhea were to ever kick a human, it would be able to exert around 800 pounds of force per square inch. Their legs are heavily muscled and each foot has an extremely hard spur to accompany it. While nowhere near as big as an ostrich, these birds are known for their powerful legs and feet. These birds can grow to be up to 60-80lbs. You will generally find them in South America. Though flightless and not common in the U.S., these birds are extremely strong and are very ostrich-like. If enough vultures attacked you, you can expect to have some of your skin gone. These birds have sharp, hooked beaks that are perfect for ripping flesh. If you were ever put in a match with a vulture, expect to come out with some serious scratches and deep puncture wounds. If you’ve ever driven by a dead deer or animal, you have probably seen a vulture eating at the carcass or flying around or somewhere near the animal. ![]() This bird is known to prey on small animals and dead animals. A woman in Britain was actually hospitalized due to a blow to the head that was as deep as the seagulls beak was long. I can assure you you’ll receive a few pecks on the head. Seagulls, like most things in life, are known to protect their young. However, seagulls don’t usually attack, that is unless you get too close to a nest. These white birds with yellow beaks are prone to swooping down and scaring people. Go to the beach or to an empty parking lot near water, you’ll surely find a seagull. Here are the top ten birds that can, and maybe will kick your ass! 10. While this top ten list may be plenty amusing, it is also plenty true. ![]() There are hundreds of dangerous birds that could attack a human, and do a lot of damage. However, not all birds are cute, and not all of them are nice, so to speak. In any case, the image of a bird generally doesn’t produce anything terrifying. Maybe you think of those “pretty” song birds in the morning. When you think about birds, you probably think of small, cute animals flying through the air, swooping down to reach their nest. ![]()
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