Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis): – Known for its aggressive behavior, the Northern Goshawk has powerful talons and a sharp beak, making it capable of inflicting serious injuries if provoked.
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus): – While usually elusive, the Great Horned Owl can be aggressive when defending its territory or nest, with sharp talons and a powerful beak capable of causing harm.
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis): – Although not typically aggressive towards humans, the Red-tailed Hawk can become territorial during nesting season and may attack if threatened, potentially causing injury with its sharp talons.
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo): – While generally not considered dangerous, male wild turkeys (toms) can become aggressive, especially during mating season, and may use their sharp spurs to defend themselves.
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos): – While not physically dangerous, American Crows can be aggressive towards humans, especially during nesting season, and may dive-bomb or peck at intruders near their nests.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis): – Known for their territorial behavior, Canada Geese can become aggressive and may attack humans, especially if they feel threatened or cornered, using their strong bills and wings to defend themselves.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus): – While generally not aggressive towards humans, Ospreys may become defensive if approached too closely to their nests and may use their sharp talons to defend themselves if threatened.
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus): – While not typically dangerous to humans, Double-crested Cormorants can become aggressive if approached too closely to their nesting colonies and may bite or strike with their sharp bills.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus): – While not typically aggressive towards humans, Bald Eagles may defend their nests and territory if threatened, using their sharp talons and powerful beak to deter intruders.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): – Although not typically dangerous to humans, Peregrine Falcons may become aggressive if their nesting sites are disturbed and may use their sharp talons and beak to defend themselves if threatened.