Thunderbird
Also known as: Piasa Bird, Wakinyan
A colossal bird from indigenous legend with a wingspan that blots out the sun.
Pre-colonial (pan-tribal tradition)
Throughout North America
15-20+ ft wingspan
Powerful, territorial
Rare modern sightings
The Lore
Thunderbird legends span nearly every indigenous culture in North America. Described as an enormous raptor with wingspans of 20+ feet, it was said to create thunder with its wingbeats. Modern sightings in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Alaska describe massive dark birds unlike any known species.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
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