Because the death of Bambi's mother is such a memorable and childhood-scarring scene, it tends to blot out some of the film's more subtle horrors. Allow us to remind you of this one - and apologies in advance.
As three terrified pheasants try to hide from the hunter, one of them panics and attempts to escape and fly off. The hunter sees it and shoots it stone dead. It's a quick, clean, remorseless kill, and a reminder to all of us about the fleeting nature of mortality.