1. The Eagle Harpy
Found in: South America’s Mexico; estimated cost: N/A
The harpy eagle is the only bird you need to see if you want to witness something that will give you nightmares. This strange-looking eagle is among the largest birds in the world, standing as tall as forty inches (as this shot shows).
The Eagle Harpy ©/megalophobia
These eagles may reach speeds of up to fifty miles per hour during a serious chase. Despite their intimidating appearance, harpy eagles are actually quite amiable and unafraid of people—a fact that regrettably does not work to their advantage.