Question regarding decapitated heads on dead birds (1 Viewer)

[KC Foggin]

Does the bird or animal going after the bird remove the head first to avoid being attacked by the bird's beak/bill? Just curious.

 

[Tired]

It probably depends on what animal you're dealing with. I know some housecats will kill a bird, then eat just the head. Maybe they want the brain, maybe they like the crunch.

 

[MiddleRiver]

We once had ducks (domestic). THey were quickly killed, leaving only headless uneaten bodies. We also have mink in our creek and I was told mink and racoons are known to do that. Urban (or should I say 'country') legend? Dunno...