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637 votersThe Scariest Types of Birds in the WorldMost people don't look at the different types of birds and think of them as dangerous. If they don't run into a pigeon, most folks...

2.1k votersBird Facts That Are Straight Up TerrifyingIf you've ever seen Hitchcock's classic film The Birds, you know that birds can be absolutely terrifying. There are some horrific ...

1.6k votersThe Most Interesting Birds on EarthBirds are amazing animals. They've adapted to live in environments throughout the world. They're an extremely diverse group. Most ...

463 votersBirds That Make the Best PetsBirds can be wonderful, loyal pets and this list contains information on the best pet bird species ranked from best to worst. The ...

5.1k votersThe Funniest Bird Names to Say Out LoudAre you a real loon? Or even a bit of a smew? Well good for you! That means you have a funny bird name that will make everyone gig...

14.4k viewsCompelling Evidence Birds Are Just Dinosaurs Living Among UsDinosaurs might not really exist anymore, but it doesn't mean their relatives don't. Yes, it's true - cute, chirpy birds bouncing ...

3.4k viewsList Of Extinct Birds, From Prehistoric Times To NowBirds are some of the most plentiful and fascinating animals on the planet. There are billions of birds in the world living on eve...

4.5k votersFunny Names To Give A Pet BirdIf you’re looking for the funniest ideas of what to call your new pet, this list of bird names is a great place to start. It all d...

36.8k views10 Facts Most Don't Know About The Great Potoo, "The Cartoon Bird"Yes, the great potoo is an actual, genuine creature in the real world. No, the Universe isn't playing a joke. These wide-eyed, gap...

17.6k viewsWait, How Exactly Do Carrier Pigeons Work?You probably think of pigeons as a nuisance. The city-dwelling birds are typically considered everything but useful. But study up ...

38.2k views16 Unnerving Facts About Corvids Most People Don't KnowThe term "bird brain" is often used to describe someone that acts foolishly or unintelligently. But if you know anything about cor...

26.8k viewsWhy Are Geese So Mean To People?You may have seen geese migrating south or hanging in a pond, and you may have even fed some. But sometimes, geese are not so nice...

62.3k viewsBlue Jays May Be Cute, But They're Airborne Jerks Of The Highest OrderDon't let their beauty or fact that they have a baseball team named after them deter you from thinking blue jay birds aren't a bun...

7.9k viewsThe Outrageous Length Of A Woodpecker's Tongue Reveals It To Be For Much More Than Taste AloneWoodpeckers are among nature's strangest birds, and not just because they spend their days ramming their faces into trees. These b...

27k viewsLaughing, Hugging And 12 More Reason Why Penguins Are The BestEveryone knows penguins are the cutest. Is it possible they could be even cuter than once thought? Most definitely. Their uncanny ...

5.6k viewsFacts About Pigeons - A Bird That, Despite Being Universally Hated, Is Actually Pretty IncredibleDespite being called "rats with wings," there are reasons why pigeons are awesome and smarter than most of us realize. Pigeons are...

10.3k viewsThe Horrifying Bearded Vulture Lives On A Diet Of Bones And Will Haunt You For The Rest of Your LifeFew birds look more like a living dinosaur than the bearded vulture. With yellow and red eyes, rust-red feathers, and a massive fi...

39.8k views10 Things You Should Know About Marabou Storks - The Undertaker BirdThe idea of storks usually conjures up adorable images of white-feathered birds delivering bundles of joy. The reality of the Mara...

23.3k viewsMeet The Most Dangerous Bird On EarthThe cassowary, frequently called the world's deadliest bird, probably deserves the moniker. As tall as an average adult human male...

23.4k views12 Bad (And Good) Facts About Swans You Might Not KnowSwans are typically considered symbols of grace and beauty, but they have an ugly side; swans are mean, and sustaining injuries fr...