Scientists say that the hooded pitohui is the world's first and only scientifically proven poisonous bird in the world.
, and other creatures like that first. But what you might not know is that there are actually poisonous birds, too. They’re rare, though. In fact, they’re so rare that the hooded pitohui is the world’s first poisonous bird confirmed by scientific research.Image source: Wirestock / Adobe
Jack Dumbacher was working the nets he and his colleagues had captured several hooded pitohui in when he was scratched. Instinctively, he pulled his finger away and put it in his mouth to soothe the pain. He quickly began to feel his tongue and lips go numb. Next, his mouth began to burn, and it burned painfully for hours. He later suspected the bird had caused the symptoms.
The people of New Guinea call the pitohui the “garbage bird” because it smells terrible when cooked. It’s only consumed as a last resort,notes. Dumbacher wanted to learn more about the pitohui and the toxin it releases. After many hours of studying, he and others determined that the bird stores batrachotoxin in its feathers, body, and internal organs.
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