0
A man saw it eating a humming bird
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is Goliath a good name for a bird?
Goliath is the name of a giant. It would be fine as a name for a big bird.
What is the scientific name of the Goliath bird-eating spider?
Theraphosa blondi is the scientific name of the Goliath bird-eating spider. It's called 'Goliath' because of its daunting adult body size of 3-1/2 inches [8.89 centimeters] with another 11 inches [27.94 centimeters] worth of leg. It's called 'bird-eating' because it was devouring a hummingbird when first seen by intrepid Victorian era explorers of the northern South American rain forests.
Why are Goliath Bird-eater spiders called that if they don't eat birds?
Goliath Birdeaters acquirred their name from the time of their discovery, when explorers found one eating a hummingbird. Additionally, the Goliath will raid nests and eat chicks.
What is the common name of 'Theraphosa blondi'?
'Goliath bird-eating spider' is the common name of 'Theraphosa blondi'. The name calls to mind one of the world's largest spiders. It's native to the rain forests of northern South America. It preys on the birds, frogs and reptiles that were its predators when young.
What is a bird spider?
A bird spider is another term for a Goliath birdeater, a species of large tarantula, Latin name Theraphosa blondi.
What eats the goliath bird eating tarantula?
As the name states, the Goliath is capable of eating small birds but that is rare. Also, it eats insects, some frogs, small snakes, small lizards, bats (rarely), other tarantulas, scorpions, mice, and rats. And ironicly, it has to watch out for larger birds, larger snakes, larger mammals, and most of all, the tarantula hawk(which is a big wasp, not an actual hawk)
Name a bird you would never think of eating?
Crowpigeonrobineaglepeacockostrichparrot
What ladybird eating animal has 4 letters in its name?
bird
What are the biggest spiders?
The Goliath Bird-Eating spider is currently the largest known spider in the world. It (quite obviously) get it's name because it often catches and preys upon small birds. Native to the rain forest regions of northern South America, these spiders have up to a 30 centimeter (12 in) long leg span when fully extended and can weigh over 120 grams. Wild goliath birdeaters are a deep burrowing species, found commonly in marshy or swampy areas. Goliath birdeaters usually live in burrows in the ground that they have either dug themselves or have been previously abandoned by rodents or other similar creatures. Goliath Bird-Eating Spiders, along with most other tarantulas, are relatively harmless to people. They rarely bite humans and when they do, it is often equivalent to that of a Bee Sting.
How is the goliath bird eating spider adapted to its environment?
As the name states, the Goliath is capable of eating small birds but that is rare. Also, it eats insects, some frogs, small snakes, small lizards, bats (rarely), other tarantulas, scorpions, mice, and rats. And ironicly, it has to watch out for larger birds, larger snakes, larger mammals, and most of all, the tarantula hawk(which is a big wasp, not an actual hawk)
What is the name Goliath's son killed by Davide's son?
The name of Goliath's son killed by David's son is Ishbi-Benob.
What is the name of the father of Goliath?
Anak
