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Name three raptor species that use spider webs to build their nests. For a bonus point, why do they use it?

Thanks for all the wonderful responses. It took me a month to read them all. Answer this week.

Sorry Rooies , I've been off grid for a while , cool question , I'll be back by tommmorrow with my answers ...

Well Rooies , you got me stumped
I'm still trying to dig up info

An answer is due here, so here it is. It is the two species of Chanting Goshawks and the Gabar Goshawk. Anyone with a question? (but if you wait too long, I will execute a hijack and ask another one.)

What is the largest flying bird in South(ern) Africa?

I know the heaviest is the Kori Bustard. The longest wing span is that of an Albatross.


And with this, my 3000th post

Kori bustard was what I was after.

Which Vulture is likely to eat first at a carcass and which specie last? Why is that?

Generally :
First - the one with the largest bill to open up tough skin - lappet faced.
Last - the one with the smallest bill - hooded .

Ndloti, you are the man of the moment

Ndloti is bit slow here , so will ask another one.

My previous question was who EATS first at a carcass but which vulture normally ARRIVES at a carcass first?

Going to give this a try

Bearded vulture or the White-headed vulture depent where

Not correct Louis.