devil birds

A form of devil bird — An avian cryptid of Sri Lanka, said to emit human-sounding shrieks that portend death; possibly the spot-bellied eagle owl (Bubo nipalensis) or Ceylon highland nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of devil bird
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