Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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One great thing about Halloween is that we can face our fears in a fun way. So with that here are 8 birds that have a spooky side to them.

🔴The American Crow overview video▶️ youtu.be/mg2kgSRlcQI

Links:
Shoebill Stork video:
@matsuevogelpark via Twitter
Original video
twitter.com/matsuevogelpark/status/1398544411605094407

Audio of Common Potoo
Pedro Rinaldi, XC605293. Accessible at xeno-canto.org/605293
The clip was shortened and the background noise removed

Daily Mail piece on Pelicans
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1320429/Pelican-swallows-pigeon-London-park.html

Scary birds from around the world mentioned in this video:
Common Loon, Potoo, Great White Pelican, Vulture, Barn Owl, Cassowary, Marabou Stork, Shoebill Stork

Photos/music/videos from other websites:
The individuals' names can be found on their respective photo/video
(licenses below)

Music:
creepy-music-box by SoundGallery/DmitryTaras from Pixabay
let-the-mystery-unfold by geoffharvey from Pixabay

Thumbnail:
Shoebill portion by Takochiyo via canva.com/pro

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