Watch: Angry bird on Parliament Hill attacks pedestrians
Digital Reporter
Monday, June 15, 2015, 8:04 AM - Angry Birds is a popular game but when it becomes reality, it's not so fun.
The spiteful red-winged blackbird is back on Parliament Hill for yet another spring, swooping at passerby.
Got attacked this morning by the famous Parliament Hill black bird #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/Wx8R7i59YN
— Ben Snair (@snairedbyben) June 10, 2015
Male red-winged blackbirds have been known to attack people during breeding season. Scientists say they fiercely defend their territory, often spending more than a quarter of the daylight hours chasing away other birds and people.
"That bird was intent on attacking me and keeping me from my meeting at the House," Lawyer Michael Crystal told CBC.
The bird seems to be non-partisan, attacking MPs no matter what party they come from, CBC reports.
I was just attacked by a bird in front of an elementary school class and a group of Parliament staff, how's your morning going?
— Danielle Di Scala (@daniellediscala) June 9, 2015
Reporter Ashley Burke was filming her stand-up when the blackbird dove at her.
When #angrybirds attack: divebombed by @ParlBird on the job pic.twitter.com/haAQH3Ut6E
— Ashley Burke (@CBCAshleyBurke) June 12, 2015
The bird is now on social media warning those who come close.
I told her. I chirped "If this camera crew does not move they're gonna get it". https://t.co/Fjnl997tXW
— Parliament Hill Bird (@ParlBird) June 12, 2015
There's a possibility it's mad because it wasn't chosen as the official bird of Ontario.
Source: CBC
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