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devil birdnoun
An avian cryptid of Sri Lanka, said to emit human-sounding shrieks that portend death; possibly the spot-bellied eagle owl or Ceylon highland nightjar.
Webster Dictionary
Devil birdnoun
a small water bird. See Dabchick
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Devil Bird
The Devil Bird, locally known as Ulama, is a cryptid of Sri Lanka said to emit bloodcurdling human sounding shrieks in the night from within the jungles. In Sri Lankan folklore, it is believed that the cry of this bird is an omen that portends death. Its precise identity is still a matter of debate although the Spot-bellied Eagle-owl matches the profile of Devil Bird to a large extent, according to a finding in the year 2001. As the bird is not usually seen and its cry only described in vague terms, Ulama records might refer to the Ceylon Highland Nightjar; the males of the latter are known to have a screaming flight-call atypical for nightjars. "Devil Bird or Ulama or Ulalena. The precise identity of this bird is one of the mysteries of the Ceylon jungles. Its eerie cries have been attributed to a variety of birds. The most likely candidates however are: the Forest Eagle-owl for the up country area, the hawk-eagles and the Crested Honey-buzzard in the lowland jungles."
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of devil bird in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of devil bird in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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