Boris Johnson got a shock when an ostrich attacked him on a day out with his family. Hilarious video shows the former prime minister and one of his children admiring the large, flightless bird from the apparent safety of a car.

The feathered giant can be seen striding up to the vehicle as Mr Johnson and the youngster look on with the driver's side window wide open. Mr Johnson appears to describe the ostrich as being "very naughty" as the creature gets closer and closer.

Then as it peers into the car, the bird lashes out with a sharp peck at the ex-PM, to which a shocked Mr Johnson cries out in front of his giggling child: "Christ! F****** hell!"

Video of the feathery encounter was upload to Instagram by Mr Johnson's wife, Carrie Johnson, who quipped along with the hilarious clip: "Too funny not to share".

The clip prompted an outpouring of affection for the Johnsons from adoring fans. One wrote: "Love the giggles... and Boris’s reaction is sooooo British".

Georgia Toffolo, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here alongside Mr Johnson's father, Stanley Johnson, commented: "I'm SCREAMING".

Another Instagram user posted: "You are a wonderful family. The children can be children in a safe and loving space with you both".

A third commented: "So funny. Brilliant video. Love the giggles". Another wrote: "What a great Dad he is!" While a fifth advised: "Lesson. Keep the window up! Very funny".

The video was liked almost 5,000 times on the picture sharing platform after it was posted on Sunday (April 6), with some users admitting to repeat viewings.

One Insta user commented: "Absolutely hilarious... watched that more times than I care to admit". Another wrote: "Hilarious! I’ve watched it about 10 times as so so funny!".

While another Insta user posted: "Carrie I imagine there is never a dull moment when you are all together".

Mr and Mrs Johnson have three children together, Wilfred, four, Romy, three and Frank, one. The family is currently on holiday in Texas.