Devil Bird
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In Sri Lankan folklore, the Devil Bird or Ulama is a creature said to emit bloodcurdling human-sounding shrieks in jungles at night.[1][2][3][4] It is believed that the cry of this bird is an omen that portends death.[5][6] 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 2001.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Other possible identities include the forest eagle-owl (Bubo nipalensis), the crested honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus ruficollis), and various eagles.[7] As the bird is not usually seen and its cry only described in vague terms, Ulama records might also refer to the Ceylon highland nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus kelaarti).
See also
- Banshee, a similar omen in Irish mythology
- Devil's bird (disambiguation)
- Hakawai, a similar omen in Māori mythology
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