Birds might be one of the rare animals who we humans would swap places with, even considering all the perks and comforts of civilization. The ability to fly, go anywhere, and escape nearly everything is simply too good of a deal to pass up and birds sometimes seem to know it.
The “Birds with threatening auras” Facebook page gathers and shares pics of avians who do not give a single damn. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite posts, and be sure to share your own thoughts and bird-encounter stories in the comments section below. We got in touch with the page's creator to learn more.
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When it's cold enough to see the melody
Bored Panda got in touch with Julia Morales the creator of the “Birds with threatening auras” Facebook page and one of its current admins. She was kind enough to answer some of our questions, starting with how the page was formed in the first place.
“So the story behind this page's creation is that one day I sat down and wondered “What would be a funny bird group name?” and didn’t want a name like “birds” and “bird memes” so that’s how “Birds with threatening auras” was born!” she shared with Bored Panda. Since then, the page has received thousands of regular visitors.
Yup. They didn't evolve from dinosaurs, they are still dinosaurs.
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The person who took this photo either has a very good camera that zooms in for 50 meters, or maybe they’re ded
A friend of mine referred to these birds as "the Thanksgiving turkey that eats YOU!". :)
But it's so pretty. And looks like a Dino. So maybe I shouldn't be calling it pretty.
My boyfriend might say I'm the most dangerous bird in Australia.....my farts can be THAT bad
Yes, Todd, Australia is the land of the Deadly Everything. Australians are a very tough people. I'll look at pictures from afar.
Hi, I am Cass. You have exactly 3 seconds to leave now1..2.. opps! You weren't fast enough!!!
Cassowary... absolutely terrifying... Got the huge a*s feet of a dinosaur...
The movie "A Christmas Story." Ralphie goes up to see Santa and runs into a particularly crabby elf who tells him that they haven't got all day. Do you see what I see??
why is everything in Australia scary bugs birds snakes I mean look at this face just stay down under please.
I've read that they actually hunt , and there are known instances of them hunting a human individual... they triangulate on their prey and kill it by kicking it to death with their death claw... these are the "test it and see what happens" birds.. in a cage with a warden.. and always satiated with food... i dont know their psychology... out in the wild you are prey
200+ attacks per year requiring medical attention. They have killed, e.g. in 2019 a collector/breeder in Florida tripped and fell in an enclosure, the cassaworry attacked and killed him.
People saying how terrified they are of cassowaries, I think I'd rather an angry cassowary than an angry wedge tailed eagle. They are designed to kill. These are designed to run fast and look pissed off.
Cassowary, bigger, crabbier sibling to the emu.
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We also were curious to hear how she would describe the name to someone less familiar with internet culture. “I would explain a threatening aura as something bad a bird is doing or hidden undertones. Such as, for example, swans making traffic stops and making people angry just so they can walk across the road with their little swan family.”
Birds have ended up in their fair share of memes, so we wanted to hear Julia’s thoughts on the page’s popularity. “I think it’s the name and the birds being “bad” in some way. It’s a funny genre and I think it’s also due to people calling birds government drones,” she shared with Bored Panda, referencing the satirical “Birds Aren’t Real” campaign.
Baby blueberry is extremely hostile. Must return to lab for further specifications. Our results of crossing a blueberry with a t-rex are proving most risky
When the cleaning lady just finished mopping at work but there's no other way to get to my desk.
I’m just imagining the peacock turning around and then sprinting after the girl lol
Note: this post originally had 38 images. It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes.
I feel like you may have a slight bias here, lol (bird pfp)
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As a magpie I approve of these posts 🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛ I know they aren't magpies but they're close enough :D
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I like feeding birds and watching them outdoors. Never would want one in my house..again. Roommates parrot was miserable to live with..
I had a bird that would crawl underneath a blanket and demand to be petted on your lap and if you moved the blanket it would hiss. BIRDS ARE WEIRD!
I feel like you may have a slight bias here, lol (bird pfp)
Load More Replies... As a magpie I approve of these posts 🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛ I know they aren't magpies but they're close enough :D
Load More Replies... I like feeding birds and watching them outdoors. Never would want one in my house..again. Roommates parrot was miserable to live with..
I had a bird that would crawl underneath a blanket and demand to be petted on your lap and if you moved the blanket it would hiss. BIRDS ARE WEIRD!
