Re: Brontornis again

[Ronald Orenstein <ornstn@home.com>]

>>Of course the bill of a large macaw or cockatoo can be a very powerful tool
>>indeed; a hyacinth macaw can break your arm without trouble.
>
>Of course, this is quite nonsense. The big macaws or cockatoos can costs yu
>a finger, but not a whole arm, they're simply not big enough, nor is their
beak.
>
>Fred
> 

Well, I have been told on good authority that this IS possible - and I
suspect a Palm Cockatoo could at least have a go at your wrist.  I said
bereak, not sever - however, I won't press the point.
Ronald Orenstein
International Wildlife Coalition
(currently on vacation in Florida)