Known for killing with slashing blows of its feet, cassowaries can sprint up to 50 km/h and are found in Australia and New Guinea.

Cassowary

With powerful legs that can deliver deadly kicks, ostriches can reach speeds of 72.5 km/h. Most attacks on humans are provoked by cornering or antagonizing the birds.

Ostrich

Similar to ostriches, emus have dangerous kicks with their three-toed feet. Attacks on humans are uncommon but have been reported in various locations worldwide.

Emu

Lammergeier

These vultures drop bones from great heights to crack them open for marrow. While attacks on humans are rare, a legendary tale attributes the death of a Greek dramatist to a lammergeier dropping a tortoise on his head.

Known to attack when defending young, mates, or territories, great horned owls can inflict serious injuries with their strong talons. 

Great horned owl

Smaller than great horned owls, barred owls have been reported attacking hikers in various regions, including the eastern US and southeastern Canada. 

Barred Owl