Have You Seen This? Guard bird claims another victim

A man is chased by a bird in this doorbell camera video shared on YouTube April 22.

A man is chased by a bird in this doorbell camera video shared on YouTube April 22. (ViralHog via YouTube)


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THE NEIGHBORHOOD — There are plenty of species that make good guard animals. Dog breeds like Doberman pinschers, German shepherds and Rottweilers certainly come to mind.

Goats are an underrated option. I once knew a family who slept well at night knowing any intruder who tried entering their property would be rammed into oblivion by their ultra-aggressive goat.

What about birds? I think your best bet would be a cassowary, which have been known to kill humans and are considered the most dangerous bird on earth. The shocking site of that 6-foot-tall bird lurking in the yard would be enough to deter any criminal.

But size isn't everything when it comes to a guard animal. Check out the undersized bird in this video.

I don't know what species of bird that is, but it's relentless! Not only does it send that guy toppling to the ground like a sack of potatoes, but it doesn't let up the attack until the human runs away. Only then does this awe-inspiring guard bird strut back to its yard to wait for its next victim.

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Grant Olsen joined the KSL.com contributor team in 2012. He covers outdoor adventures, travel, product reviews and other interesting things. He is also the author of the book “Rhino Trouble.”

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