Reply to post: Re: But how do they spread fires?

If Australian animals don't poison you or eat you, they'll BURN DOWN YOUR HOUSE

dan1980

Re: But how do they spread fires?

Picking up burning/smoldering twigs, I imagine.

While they aren't right up there with the size and leg strength of some birds, they are medium-sized raptors so grabbing and carrying things with their talons is kind of their bag. (Though I understand the Black Kite is more a scavenger.)

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