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In a 2016 study, researchers documented a female Common Scale-backed Antbird being preyed upon by a Goliath birdeater in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Amazon Basin, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, northern Brazil
Who
researchers, Theraphosa blondi (Goliath birdeater), Willisornis poecilinotus (Common Scale-backed Antbird)
What
In a 2016 study, researchers documented a female Common Scale-backed Antbird being preyed upon by a Goliath birdeater in the Brazilian Amazon.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:49 GMT · 4h 4m ago
Where
Amazon Basin, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, northern Brazil ·
Why
The predation event was likely the result of an unfortunate convergence of circumstances where a trapped bird was accessible to the nocturnal spider.
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How this affects you
The Goliath birdeater, the world's largest spider by mass, is an opportunistic predator in the Amazon rainforest, showcasing how large size, strong defenses, and a suitable habitat allow it to exploit diverse food sources, occasionally including birds.
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3 events in this thread- Health & Science4h 4m agoThe Goliath birdeater is the world's largest spider by mass, with adult females reaching leg spans of about 30 centimeters and weighing over 170 grams.Open article
- Currently Reading4h 4m agoIn a 2016 study, researchers documented a female Common Scale-backed Antbird being preyed upon by a Goliath birdeater in the Brazilian Amazon.
- Health & Science4h 4m agoResearchers documented a female Common Scale-backed Antbird being preyed upon by a Goliath birdeater in the Brazilian Amazon.Open article