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Birds might be one of the rare animals who we humans would swap places with, even considering all the perks and comforts of civilization. The ability to fly, go anywhere, and escape nearly everything is simply too good of a deal to pass up and birds sometimes seem to know it. 

The “Birds with threatening auras” Facebook page gathers and shares pics of avians who do not give a single damn. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite posts, and be sure to share your own thoughts and bird-encounter stories in the comments section below. We got in touch with the page's creator to learn more.

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Bored Panda got in touch with Julia Morales the creator of the “Birds with threatening auras” Facebook page and one of its current admins. She was kind enough to answer some of our questions, starting with how the page was formed in the first place.

“So the story behind this page's creation is that one day I sat down and wondered “What would be a funny bird group name?” and didn’t want a name like “birds” and “bird memes” so that’s how “Birds with threatening auras” was born!” she shared with Bored Panda. Since then, the page has received thousands of regular visitors. 

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HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person who took this photo either has a very good camera that zooms in for 50 meters, or maybe they’re ded

FloC
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Run... or not, it would run faster than you. You're doomed.

Upstaged75
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend of mine referred to these birds as "the Thanksgiving turkey that eats YOU!". :)

Cold Eagle
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But it's so pretty. And looks like a Dino. So maybe I shouldn't be calling it pretty.

Julia Atkinson
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently they can kill you with one flutter of their eyelashes

Ali Sherlock
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boyfriend might say I'm the most dangerous bird in Australia.....my farts can be THAT bad

Patricia Smith
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, Todd, Australia is the land of the Deadly Everything. Australians are a very tough people. I'll look at pictures from afar.

Lauren S
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cassowary ❤️ they're so beautiful but so dangerous 😳

Kim Lorton
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi, I am Cass. You have exactly 3 seconds to leave now1..2.. opps! You weren't fast enough!!!

Tom
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes officer, this is the last picture on the phone - and then we found him like (gestures) that.. all mangled ...

Atlas###
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cassowaries have sharp talons capable of shredding you open. Australia is wacky and scary.

screaming chicken
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cassowary... absolutely terrifying... Got the huge a*s feet of a dinosaur...

LadyVischuss
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The movie "A Christmas Story." Ralphie goes up to see Santa and runs into a particularly crabby elf who tells him that they haven't got all day. Do you see what I see??

sharonljeffords@gmail.com
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why is everything in Australia scary bugs birds snakes I mean look at this face just stay down under please.

Crybabyartist
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've read that they actually hunt , and there are known instances of them hunting a human individual... they triangulate on their prey and kill it by kicking it to death with their death claw... these are the "test it and see what happens" birds.. in a cage with a warden.. and always satiated with food... i dont know their psychology... out in the wild you are prey

Pieter LeGrande
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

200+ attacks per year requiring medical attention. They have killed, e.g. in 2019 a collector/breeder in Florida tripped and fell in an enclosure, the cassaworry attacked and killed him.

Gmaddles
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Runnnnnn, for real, that thing'll kill ya! Probably just for fun!

Bored something
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People saying how terrified they are of cassowaries, I think I'd rather an angry cassowary than an angry wedge tailed eagle. They are designed to kill. These are designed to run fast and look pissed off.

Paul Brown
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I see this bird I can definitely see the dinosaur in it.

Blu
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty-"

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We also were curious to hear how she would describe the name to someone less familiar with internet culture. “I would explain a threatening aura as something bad a bird is doing or hidden undertones. Such as, for example, swans making traffic stops and making people angry just so they can walk across the road with their little swan family.”

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Birds have ended up in their fair share of memes, so we wanted to hear Julia’s thoughts on the page’s popularity. “I think it’s the name and the birds being “bad” in some way. It’s a funny genre and I think it’s also due to people calling birds government drones,” she shared with Bored Panda, referencing the satirical “Birds Aren’t Real” campaign. 

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Baby blueberry is extremely hostile. Must return to lab for further specifications. Our results of crossing a blueberry with a t-rex are proving most risky

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Alyssa Phillips
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the cleaning lady just finished mopping at work but there's no other way to get to my desk.

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EmiTheEpic
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m just imagining the peacock turning around and then sprinting after the girl lol

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reemerger
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least one of the parties involved in the making of this photo is probably thinking "oh sh*t!" in this very moment.

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NapQueen
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have gone to Specsavers.....you're supposed to steal chips, not false teeth.

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reemerger
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Do you have a minute to talk about our lord and savior Archaeopteryx?"

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Mark
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I heard youse are behind on your payments to Fat Tony” - stolen from a Reddit post

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This mocking bird will not only mock you but it also thinks you’re a loser. Look at the judgement

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Tabitha
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mockingbirds are f*****g psychos when it comes to their territory. We have a pair that nest in one of our trees, and man, they will swoop down on any creature passing by. Including humans. Then they’ll perch high up close by and stare at you menacingly. If you don’t believe me, try passing by a tree with a mockingbird’s nest in it.

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Multa Nocte
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cute, but I have a few issues about cleaning up, especially given those decorations . . . . . .

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