The largest bird on Earth is the ostrich, which can stand as tall as 9 feet and weigh between 220 and 350 pounds. Although ...

GAINESVILLE — A cassowary, a large emu-like flightless bird, killed a man Friday near Alachua. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brett Rhodenizer identified the man as 75-year-old ...

The Cassowary, which is related to the emu and native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northern Australia, is considered so dangerous because of its powerful legs, a sharp claw and ...

From ostriches, rheas, cassowaries to emus, they feature on the list of biggest and heaviest birds in the world.

The most dangerous bird species are also some of the most beautiful. These seemingly innocent creatures can pack a punch — or peck — that you definitely want to avoid.