First Predation Record of a Tarantula (Euathlus sp., Theraphosidae) on a Juvenile Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii, Turdidae) in Central Chile

We describe the first predation record of an undescribed adult male tarantula from genus Euathlus in a juvenile austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii Quoy and Gaimard, 1824) (Aves: Turdidae) central Chile. The precise moment was not observed; it could have been opportunistic event or active hunting. In support later alternative, this species has relatively frequently seen walking on tree trunks. These incidental observations raise question how important is as predator birds.