Which bird impales its prey on thorns or any available sharp points?
Correct answer: Shrike
Barb@71
The Thorn Birds what a great Australian book by Colleen McCullough.
BlueEyedAlien
Would you believe that I learned this watching “The Great Escape”?
Player #25874027
The ornithological equivalent of Mack the knife -“Shrike the Spike”
Jonesy
We call them "Butcher Birds" in Australia, not sure of the species though.
Mel
Barb@71, I loved the movie. Watched several times.
little b
i don't like birds
Maestra
This made me think of The Thorn Birds by McCollough.
ROSEBUD
Jonesy, I live in East Texas. Saw a Coach Whip snake hanging on a thorn of a mesquite tree with the thorn piercing through it's throat up through the head. The wind was blowing and the snake was just hanging on the thorn gently being blown in the breeze like an Addams Family Christmas tree ornament. I was amazed how that bird did that. I saw the bird over on a another tree watching a field mouse. I walked on for I saw enough. Amazing hunting skills.
Wozza
Barb@71, A classic for sure ; although the lighthearted Robert Barrets Les Norton books more my style!