Top 10 Poisonous birds in the world

Found in Papua New Guinea, the Hooded Pitohui’s feathers and skin contain batrachotoxin, a potent neurotoxin.

Another bird from Papua New Guinea, this species stores batrachotoxin in its feathers, making it highly poisonous.

While small and harmless-looking, this bird contains batrachotoxin in its tissues, posing a threat if handled.

Known for its colorful plumage, the Variable Pitohui is laced with the same toxin as the Hooded Pitohui.

Native to Africa, it can accumulate toxic chemicals from its diet, making its flesh potentially poisonous.

A duck species that can sometimes harbor toxins due to feeding on harmful algae blooms.

Common Quail can become toxic if they eat certain plants during migration, causing "coturnism" in humans who consume them.

Found in North America, it can ingest toxic plants like mountain laurel, making its meat poisonous.

Bronzewing Pigeon may consume toxic gastrolobium plants, storing their poisons in its body.

The Red Warbler, known for its striking color, is a bird from Central America that carries trace toxins in its feathers.