Butcherbird

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊtʃɝˈbɝd/

Butcherbird (noun)

  1. A type of bird that catches insects or small animals and may store them by sticking them on thorns or sharp branches.

Examples

  • The butcherbird impales prey on thorns.
  • Butcherbirds store food by impaling it on branches.