6 Poisonous birds you might not know about

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

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.

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

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

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

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