Butcher Bird

When you hear the melodious song of the Butcher Bird you could be forgiven for thinking that they're little angels but nothing could be further from the truth.  When you read the following paragraph from Wikipedia you will understand what I mean.

Butcherbirds are insect eaters for the most part, but will also feed on small lizards and other vertebrates. They get their name from their habit of impaling captured prey on a thorn, tree fork, or crevice. This "larder" is used to support the victim while it is being eaten, to store prey for later consumption, or to attract mates.


I think this one could be a female butcher bird, I've always seen them as being black and white, but this character certainly fits the bill.  Just take a look at the hook at the end of the beak, it's a lethal weapon.

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