Birds That Eat Humans

24 Aug, 2024

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Found in rainforests, this powerful bird can carry prey as heavy as monkeys. Though not a human threat, its size and strength have led to stories of attacks.

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Harpy Eagle

Known for dropping bones to break them open, this vulture has been rumored in folklore to have caused deaths by dropping large bones or stones.

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Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)

Though primarily a scavenger, the condor’s massive size and sharp beak make it capable of tearing into large carcasses, leading to fears that it could target a weakened human.

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Andean Condor 

This bird of prey, found in sub-Saharan Africa, is powerful enough to hunt medium-sized mammals, and there have been isolated accounts of it attacking young children.

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African Crowned Eagle

Known for its hunting prowess, the golden eagle can take down large animals like deer. There have been rare reports of these eagles attacking small children.

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Golden Eagle