It is customary in China to serve the entire body, head, legs, etc. included where practical (Cows are too large). The idea is to give you the impression that you are eating a tasty animal, not just a hunk of meat.

But the bird (or fish or mammal) should have been "cleaned" prior to being served.

PETA -- People Eating Tasty Animals.

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