The Orphan Bird (also known as the Orphanay or Rafanay) is a legendary bird from medieval bestiaries. It had a peacock's neck, an eagle's beak, a swan's feet, and a crane's body. It would lay its eggs in the sea. The good eggs would float, while the bad eggs would sink.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Orphan Bird". The Medieval Bestiary. Retrieved 2008-12-28.


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