Birds generally are symbols of high power, e.g. the sun. Excluding mythical birds, which real species are most strongly associated with power, magic, and specifically fire in particular?
1 Answer
Several real bird species are called "firebirds":
- subspecies of northern oriole, like Baltimore oriole
- various birds, having bright scarlet or orange plumage like Scarlet tanager
- Sharp-tailed grouse
- Vermilion flycatcher
