With striking plumage and a name reminiscent of a Dickensian villain, the rufous twistwing is a delightfully strange little bird. Found in South America where it flitters close to the ground devouring unseemly flies, it should showcase to us the resounding variety found throughout life on earth. It should also frighten us with its red eyes that scream death. Some birds are still dinosaurs and this one is a startling example. Just look at it perched on that fine human hand. Its malicious gaze speaks volumes of hatred and a patient loathing. On top of that, this tyrannid has the ability, through its misshapen wings, to produce a mechanical whirring sound as it tears through the undergrowth, looking for life to snuff. We must be very careful and very wary around this miniature killer lest we fall victim to it.
Its striking plumage would add a nice accent to a tyrolean hat or any other hat found in mountain climes.
I Judge it: Worthy of Existence (if for no other reason than to keep the flies in constant terror)
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