Thus a New Zealand bird, originally Granivorous and insectivorous, has become carnivorous, from the want of its natural supplies, and now tears the fleeces from the backs of the sheep, in order to feed on their living flesh.
"The Earth as Modified by Human Action"
George P. Marsh
We found the case to be the same with the ring-tail hawk, in respect to formation; and, as far as I can recollect, with the swift; and probably it is so with many more sorts of birds that are not Granivorous.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert
Every bird in the air, and beast of the field, Granivorous or carnivorous, was gorged with them; and to these animals was added man, for Staines, being famished, and remembering the vrow Bulteel, lighted a fire, and roasted a handful or two on a flat stone; they were delicious.
"A Simpleton"
Charles Reade