Jhaval

Jhaval was the name Badalle of the Snake of refugee children attributed to the small carrion birds no bigger than sparrows, found in the Glass Desert to the west of Kolanse. It is unclear if this meant she invented the term or knew the actual name of the birds.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 4, UK HB p.150
==In Dust of Dreams==
Saddic observed that the jhaval were among the first to swarm a body when it fell, using their sharp beaks to stab and drink but sometimes they would attack those still standing. They were known to attack wounded ribbers, even vultures and crows and in a frenzy, might turn on each other.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 4, UK HB p.150
==Notes and references==
Category:Birds