Rishika Baranwal
Found in Papua New Guinea, this bird’s feathers contain batrachotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin.
Also from Papua New Guinea, it shares batrachotoxin with the Hooded Pitohui, serving as a deterrent for predators.
Another Papua New Guinea native, this bird carries batrachotoxin, causing numbness if touched.
Can cause food poisoning known as coturnism if consumed, due to toxic plants in their diet.
Native to Africa, it may contain cantharidin from blister beetles, leading to gastrointestinal issues if eaten.
Found in tropical Asia, it can accumulate toxins from its diet, though specifics are less known.