6 of the World’s Most Dangerous Birds: Quick Facts

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Ostriches (Struthio camelus).

A cassowary with glossy black feathers, a bright blue head, red neck skin, and a prominent helmet-like casque stands in dense green foliage.

emu with chicks

great horned owl

Barred owl (Strix varia)

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