While you might notice a variety of harmless birds flying over your head in the UK, there are some that Brits should avoid. As lots of birds live or migrate across the UK, you might find yourself looking at one of the country’s most deadly. The team at FeatherSnap have put together a list of some of the deadliest birds that people should be aware of in the UK.
The UK’s deadliest birds Brits should be aware of FeatherSnap has listed six of the UK’s deadliest birds that you’ll need to avoid when out and about. Southern Cassowary The Southern Cassowary is a flightless bird but it’s regarded as one of the most dangerous birds in the world due to its characteristics and size. The bird is known for its sharp claws, with each claw spanning a size of 12cm - about the same size as a CD.
These claws can be used in attacks with great force, causing cuts and slashes. While it's rare for someone to be killed by one of these birds, a man died in Florida in 2019 after being attacked by a Southern Cassowary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australian Geographic (@australiangeographic) These birds are shy and avoid humans but they can exhibit aggressive behaviour if they feel they are being threatened or if they think they need to protect their young or food .
FeatherSnap says it is best to avoid these birds at all costs because any movement could trigger a fight response. Peregrine Falcon This species of bird is generally known to be dangerous and it’s considered to .