Scarlett Johansson: `I`m scared of birds and cockroaches`

But the Hollywood star has revealed she was left intimidated by some of her animal co-stars.

The actress, 27, told New York Magazine’s Vulture section: “I’m only scared of birds.

“Something about wings and beaks and the flapping, I’m terrified of them.

“If they’d asked me to put a bird on my shoulder I would’ve done it, but it would’ve been hard.”

However, birds aren’t the only animals that make Johansson jump.

Shuddering, the actress added: “I cannot stand cockroaches.

“That’s one thing I absolutely couldn’t do. But that’s not really an animal, is it? It’s an insect.”

We Bought a Zoo - which also stars Matt Damon and Elle Fanning - also features peacocks, which made Johansson uneasy.

“I was terrified of them,” she says. “Like: ‘Ahh, don’t get too close’. They’re like, mean.”

Johansson isn't averse to all animals, however, as she revealed: “Occasionally sitting on the couch with the dog, you’re just like: ‘Man, you’re the best company. This is bliss’.

“Just the dog and a nice old movie and you’re good to go.”