Australia’s “Firehawks” Deliberately Start Wildfires to Flush Out Prey

Move over, firefighters—there’s a new fiery force in Australia’s outback: birds that play with fire! In a surprising twist, certain raptors like the black kite, whistling kite, and brown falcon have been caught red-taloned, setting grasslands ablaze to catch their lunch.

Discover the shocking truth behind these avian arsonists, a secret known to Aboriginals for over 40,000 years, in a wild tale that has scientists and eyewitnesses on edge. Click here for the sizzling saga of Australia’s fire-starting birds!