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6 Poisonous birds you might not know about

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Common Quail

Can result in ecotourism, or food poisoning, if ingested because of the presence of hazardous plants in their diet.

 

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Pitohui (Pitohui spp.)

Found in New Guinea, the feathers of this bird can cause discomfort or poisoning due to the presence of batrachotoxins, which are ingested via toxic beetles.

 

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Ifrit (Ifrita kowaldi)

This bird, which is native to New Guinea, gets its deadly skin and feathers from eating poisonous bugs.

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Rufous Shrike-Thrush

This bird, which is found in Northern Australia and New Guinea, possesses feathers that contain minor toxins that can irritate skin.


 

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Superb Lyrebird (Menura superba)

Although not poisonous, the feathers of this native Australian bird can trigger allergic reactions in those who are susceptible.

 

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Toxic Toucans (Ramphastos spp.)

Some toucans, which can be irritated if handled or consumed, are native to Central and South America and contain feathers that are quite toxic.

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