video | An amazing shot of a huge spider eating a bird in an unusual scene

Weather of Arabia - A rare snapshot, which can be described as historical, of a huge hairy spider hanging from a wooden trunk, holding its front legs with a bird that exceeds it in size, as it seems that it has turned into a hearty lunch!

We at ArabiaWeather were amazed by the incident, and we decided to research and dive into the natural world, to learn more about this type of spider , and can spiders really eat birds? And we were able to learn more about the "goliath spider."

Avicularia is a genus containing various species of arboreal tarantulas. The name "bird eater" reflects the genus Latin name and while they rarely do so, they can actually eat birds

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What are bird-eating goliath spiders?

The Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is one of the largest clutching spiders known. It is considered one of the giant terrestrial spiders and is characterized by its huge size, thick body and strong legs, and is considered one of the largest spiders in size. Its body can be about 30 centimeters long, and it has long, thick legs. Their bodies are dark brown, and they have long, soft bristles on their legs and body.

Where do bird-eating goliath spiders live?

The Goliath Birdeater lives in the forests of South America, including Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname, and other countries in the region. It is found mainly in moist wooded areas and underground in its burrows.

How do bird-eating goliath spiders feed?

Despite their name as a "bird-eater," these spiders rarely catch birds. It feeds mainly on terrestrial insects, worms, crickets and small rodents. It uses its soft bristles on its legs to catch prey and trap it with its gripping legs before using its fangs to finish it off.

Is the goliath spider deadly to humans?

The bird-eating spider is harmless to humans, but it has large enough fangs to pierce human skin, and it contains poison, but its poison does not kill humans, only that it is painful and the pain remains for four hours. Its massive appearance and thick hair may be terrifying, but it is actually one of the least dangerous spiders to humans!