History:

The Thunderbird is a large and magical beast and is native to North America; commonly found in the southwestern United States, in the state of Arizona. The thunderbird is a legendary creature in some of the North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. It is considered a “supernatural bird of power and strength”. They are important, and frequently depicted, in the art, songs, and oral histories of many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, They can also be found in various forms among the peoples of the American Southwest, Great Lakes, and Great Plains. Thunderbird mythology is pretty parallel to the tales of the Roc from around the Indian Ocean. Like the roc, thunderbirds are assumed to be based on real species of birds, like the bald eagle, which is very common in the Northwest Coast.

 

 

 

Appearance:

The Thunderbird is described as having a head that is "similar to one of an eagle"; or, in the wizarding world, "similar to a Hippogriff". They are close relatives of the phoenix and thunderbirds possess three pairs of powerful wings, and have feathers that shimmer with cloud-like patterns. These amazing creatures are known to change colors as it summons storms, its gorgeous feathers can shift from various shades of gold to electrifying blue, to grey and silver, to white, and even to deep navy. They can sense danger and creates storms as it flies.

 

 

 

Fun Facts:

•A house at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is named after this creature.

•Thunderbirds' tail feather can be used as a core in a magic wand, with this type of wand being difficult to master, but powerful and skilled in transfiguration work.

•In late 1927, Madam Seraphina Picquery, then-President of MACUSA, declared the Thunderbird a protected species, a protection that was later extended to all North American magical creatures.

 

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Question: Would you ever want to encounter a thunderbird? 

~ Let me know in the comments if you would! ~

 

Personally, I think it would be so cool to meet one!

 

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Thank you so much for reading this volume of the Amazing Creatures of Magic! If you would ever like for me to mention a certain creature, please feel free to owl me; and I will be sure to feature them. Creatures that can be mentioned in these blogs can be from those known within the wizarding world to creatures from myths/legends/lore around the world.
 

Until next time!