Johnny Hangman, noun phrase
The fiscal (sense 2), Lanius collaris.
1899 R.B. & J.D.S. Woodward Natal Birds 40The boys call it ‘Johnny Hangman’ from the extraordinary habit it has..of impaling its prey after killing it, on the thorns.
1967 Some Protected Birds of Cape Prov. (Dept of Nature Conservation) Pl.144Fiscal Shrike, Butcher Bird, Johnny Hangman, The commonest true shrike found in South Africa.
The fiscal (sense 2), Lanius collaris.
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