Many of you may know "dingbat" to be an insulting colloquialism, referring to an idiotic person. However those versed in  lumberjack folklore of North America know the Dingbat to be a [fearsome critter](https://steemit.com/folklore/@pinkspectre/fearsome-critters).

This strange flying creature is said to have some similarites to a bat, however it is much larger. The body is covered in black fur, and atop its head is a pair of antlers. The Dingbat is equipped with very large wings, making it an extremely fast flyer. Like many of the fearsome critters, it is so fast that it is hard to catch sight of the Dingbat. 

Legends states that Dingbats are gifted with an incredible sense of vision, making them superb hunters. They can spot their prey from high above the ground, swooping swiftly to catch the small mammals they make meals. 

The Dingbat is said to be related to the Snipe, another fearsome critter that shares the antlered head but is unable to fly.

The most outstanding feature of the Dingbat is its strange ability to catch bullets in its mouth. Not only does it catch the fired ammunition, but Dingbats are known to swallow bullets whole, making them difficult to shoot down. 

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