Hooded Pitohui

Hooded Pitohui

The Hooded Pitohui is the first scientifically documented poisonous bird. Its feathers give off a neurotoxin called homobatrachotoxin which has previously only been found in the skin of poison dart frogs, and handling them can cause numbness. 

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: BirdsMisc

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links