Bird (General)

Scientific Family: Aves

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • How the Tortoise Got Its Shell
  • Why the Owl is a Bird of Night and Wisdom
  • Anansi and the Vulture's Feast
  • The Honeyguide's Pact
  • The Lizard Who Carried the Message
  • The Ostrich's Pride
  • Why the Ostrich Lays Its Eggs in the Sand
  • Why the Tortoise Has a Patchwork Shell
  • The Ostrich's Foolish Pride
  • The Ostrich's Foolish Pride
  • The Origin of the Samburu and Their Cattle
  • The Hare Who Rode the Ostrich
  • The Hare Who Rode the Ostrich
  • The Jackal Who Stole the Ostrich's Young
  • The Tortoise's Song
  • How the Hare Tricked the Baboon
  • The Hare and the Lion's Cubs
  • The Ostrich and the Lion's Stolen Eggs
  • Why the Bat Flies at Night
  • The Weasel Who Married a Princess
  • The Jackal and the Dove's Nest
  • The Girl and the Snake Chief
  • The Porcupine and the Farmer's Debt
  • The Ostrich and the Stolen Rain
  • The Lion and the Ostrich's Eggs
  • The Ostrich and the Lion's Mane
  • The Eagle That Carries Prayers
  • The Eagle That Carries Prayers
  • Mbe and the Dog's Singing Contest
  • Mbe and the Singing Contest in the Sky
  • Mbe and the Singing Bird
  • Mbe and the Singing Bird
Common Themes
  • Deception and its consequences 4
  • Justice and Fairness 3
  • Responsibility and Consequences 2
  • Pride and Vanity 2
  • Cunning and resourcefulness 2
  • Power and Greed 2
  • Cleverness and deceit 2
  • Cleverness and Cunning 1
  • Wisdom and Greed 1
  • Understanding and appreciating one's role 1
  • Deception and Wisdom 1
  • Wisdom and Ignorance 1
  • Deception and vigilance 1
  • Pride and humility 1
  • Mercy and Friendship 1
  • Greed and disobedience 1
  • Cleverness overcomes physical strength 1
  • Cunning and Betrayal 1
  • Self-sacrifice and courage 1
  • Underestimation and cleverness 1
  • The dangers of greed and disrespecting nature 1
  • Trickery and consequences 1
Cultural Groups
  • Samburu 6
  • Igbo 5
  • Akan 3
  • Shona 3
  • Zulu 3
  • Maasai 2
  • San 2
  • Tswana 2
  • Bagyeli 1
  • Chaga 1
  • Fulani 1
  • Herero 1
  • Yoruba 1
  • Mijikenda 1