Bird

From Serbian folklore, Cikavac is a bird summoned through magical rituals.

The emu king of the birds, who lost his wings to a bustard's trick and took a revenge that left the bustard laying only two eggs.

In Chinese folklore, the Fenghuang is a multi-colored bird, often paired with the dragon.

In Russian folklore, Gagana is a giant bird with a metallic beak.

Garuda is a paramount divine bird figure of Hindu and Buddhist mythology, with roots in the Indian subcontinent and a continuing sacred and civic presence across South and Southeast Asia.

It soars higher and faster than any bird, catching even the most elusive prey.

The hamsa is usually rendered swan in English and is more precisely a gander — the sources give it as the cosmic gander, and the bird actually behind the word is a goose rather than the mute swan the translation tends to conjure.

Described in medieval bestiaries, the Hercinia is a bird that illuminates the forest with glowing plumage.

In Japanese mythology, this phoenix-like bird symbolizes the union of yin and yang.

These two birds are not mere animals but embodiments of cosmic principles: Huginn represents thought, while Muninn embodies memory.

The Huma is a mythical bird from Persian mythology, characterized by its striking plumage and ability to never land on the ground.

The Ibong Adarna is a mythical bird from Philippine folklore, known for its colorful plumage and enchanting song that can heal or curse.

The Lightning Bird, a mystical creature from South African folklore, is a majestic avian being of immense power and mystery.

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Jataya is the gigantic, human-headed bird descended from Garuda who dies attempting to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana.

In Korean mythology, Jujak is the Vermilion Bird, often depicted as a beautiful, fiery bird.

From African folklore, this bird-like creature has razor-sharp talons and emits a cry that can drive people insane.

A gigantic bird from Philippine mythology, the Minokawa has feathers as sharp as swords and a beak made of steel.

Originating from Chinese mythology, the Nine-headed Bird is a multi-headed avian creature.

In Chinese mythology, the Peng is a gigantic bird that transforms from Kun, a giant fish.

In many cultures, this radiant bird bursts into flames only to be reborn from its ashes.

The Poukai is a bird from Maori mythology, described as a gigantic bird of prey.

The Rain Bird, a creature from Native American folklore, is a magical bird believed to bring rain, often depicted with colorful feathers and a melodic song.

In Slavic mythology, the Raróg is depicted as a fiery bird or a bird of prey, embodying the destructive and the divine.

Found in Middle Eastern myths, this enormous bird can carry off elephants with its talons.

Originating from Maranao art, the Sarimanok is a mythical bird of vibrant colors and elaborate decoration, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

In Persian mythology, the Shahbaz is a regal bird of prey, its feathers adorned in vibrant hues and its posture majestic.

The Simurgh is a legendary bird from Persian mythology, depicted as a benevolent and wise entity with a sprawling wingspan.

In Russian folklore, the Sirin is a bird-woman whose ravishingly beautiful song lures travelers into forgetting the world and following her to their death, the dark counterpart to the blissful Alkonost in the classic paired bird-maiden motif.

In Maryland folklore, this dragon-like bird is said to inhabit the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Originating from Japanese folklore, Tengu are supernatural creatures often depicted as bird-like humanoids or as large birds.

Originating from East Asian mythology, the Three-legged Bird is often associated with the sun and depicted as a radiant and powerful creature.

Native American myths describe this powerful bird as capable of creating storms.

Tragopan is a marvel-bird of classical natural history, first described by Pliny the Elder as a horned, purple-headed bird of Ethiopia larger than an eagle, known almost entirely through description rather than any recorded conduct.

The Turul, a mythical bird of prey in Hungarian folklore, is depicted as a large hawk or falcon, often associated with the origins of the Hungarian people.

This unholy act imbues the raven with magical abilities and grants it a semi-human form, creating a being that exists in a liminal state between bird and man.

The Zhar-Ptitsa, or Firebird, stems from Slavic folklore, appearing as a radiant bird engulfed in flames.

From Jewish mythology, the Ziz is a gigantic bird, comparable to the behemoth and leviathan.

This majestic creature is typically depicted as a serpent adorned with the vibrant, iridescent feathers of the quetzal bird.

Originating from Bavarian folklore, the Wolpertinger is depicted as a mythical animal, combining features from various creatures like rabbits, deer, and birds.