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The skuas are strong, acrobatic fliers. They are generally aggressive in disposition. Potential predators approaching their nests will be quickly attacked by the parent birds, which usually target the heads of intruders – a practice known as 'divebombing'. [8] Great skua leaving the nest Skua nestling, with egg tooth still present on its beak
For example, pit vipers prey on small birds, choosing targets of the right size for their mouth gape: larger snakes choose larger prey. They prefer to strike prey that is both warm and moving; [ 31 ] their pit organs between the eye and the nostril contain infrared (heat) receptors, enabling them to find and perhaps judge the size of their ...
It may also be aggressive towards humans who come close to its nest, and if an owl roosts near the nest during the daytime the blue jay mobs it until it takes a new roost. [32] However, blue jays have also been known to attack or kill other smaller birds, and foliage-roosting bat species such as Eastern red bats. [33]
These birds have a knack for attacking unsuspecting victims, so keep your eyes up and be prepared to run. Credit: Various via Storyful Attack of the Birds [Video]
The ‘big bird’ has attacked at least three people and stolen a hat right off a woman’s head. From barred to bad: Owl with a grudge terrorized joggers, kids in Tacoma’s North End Skip to ...
Humans are inefficient at fending off sudden physical attacks because of the silent flight of the owls. [60] [56] [61] [62] [63] Tawny owl mothers not infrequently attack threatening animals common in parks such as dogs and cats as well as martens (at times knocking them out of the trees) and red foxes, especially at dawn or early in the night.
Mobbing can also be used to obtain food, by driving larger birds and mammals away from a food source, or by harassing a bird with food. One bird might distract while others quickly steal food. Scavenging birds such as gulls frequently use this technique to steal food from humans nearby. A flock of birds might drive a powerful animal away from food.
Of the attacks, 73% involved the birds expecting or snatching food, 5% involved defending their natural food sources, 15% involved defending themselves, and 7% involved defending their chicks or eggs. Only one human death was reported among those 150 attacks. [78] The first documented human death caused by a cassowary was on April 6, 1926.