Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American tradition. Similar cryptids reported in the Old World are often called Rocs. Thunderbirds are regarded by a small number of researchers as having lizard features like the extinct pterosaurs such as Pteranodon. Reports of Thunderbird sightings go back centuries, and the fossil record does show that giant birds (teratorns) with wingspans between 4 and 5m (12 and 18ft) were likely contemporary with early man. Today the creature is generally regarded as a myth.
This article deals with modern sightings (the last 200 years) of such a creature, reported as real, as opposed to mythological accounts, though believers in the phenomenon often use the Native American legends in attempts to support their claims.
Early reports
There is a story that in April 1890, two cowboys in Arizona killed a giant birdlike creature with an enormous wingspan. It was said to have had smooth skin, featherless wings like a bat and a face that resembled an alligator. This description has some similarity to that of a prehistoric pterodactyl—an animal whose existence was known at the time. They are supposed to have dragged the carcass back to town, where it was pinned with wings outstretched across the entire length of a barn. A picture of this event may have been published in the local newspaper, the Tombstone Epitaph. Cryptozoology.com has an account of this story with the events taking place in the state of Texas.
"Thunderbird" is a song by hard rock musical act Call Me No One. The band released the song on August 7, 2012 as second single of their debut album Last Parade via ILG.
Through history many cultures have passed down legends. Legends are based on an element of truth, the rest is mythical and left up to your imagination.
published: 11 Oct 2016
Thunderbird Stories from Canada [Cryptozoology Documentary]
Thunderbird: A Canadian Legend
For centuries, First Nations legend told of a giant eagle endowed with the ability to create storms. Lightning flashed when it blinked its eyes, and thunder boomed when it flapped its wings. Today, we know these mythical creatures as Thunderbirds.
0:00:00 – Opening Credits
0:00:26 – The Thunderbird House Pole
0:01:07 – The Thunderbird of the Pacific Northwest
0:02:50 – The Thunderbird of the Great Lakes
0:03:27 – The Thunderbird of the Maritimes
0:03:36 – The Thunderbird of the Arctic
0:04:27 – The Thunderbird of the Kutenai
0:04:44 – The Thunderbird of the Prairies
0:05:53 – White Bear’s Abduction
0:08:34 – Blackfoot Sightings
0:09:25 – Claude Schaeffer’s California Condor Theory
0:10:56 – The Thunderbird of the Shuswap
0:11:33 – Thunderbird sighting in t...
published: 14 Nov 2020
Giant bird goes viral
Giant bird goes viral
published: 21 Mar 2017
Thunderbird
According to Native American lore, the Thunderbird swoops from the air with a wingspan in excess of 20 feet and snatches small children, carrying them off to their grave. Watch more: http://animal.discovery.com/tv/lost-tapes/
published: 29 Jan 2009
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A photo of what appears to be a massive creature swimming in Scotland has sparked fresh debate on whether the Loch Ness monster exists. Steve Challice said he took the photo while on holiday last year when he spotted ripples in the water. While many social media users believe the creature is the famous Loch Ness monster, Challice says he’s not so convinced.
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Ancient Aliens: Thunderbird Sightings at Lake of the Devil (Season 8) | History
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22 Cryptids Explained
Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster to more obscure creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm, these stories have popped up over the years in many cultures.
Why are there so many questionable claims about the existence of apemen around the world? How do stories of cryptids spread and mutate over time? And if you’re a disobedient kid, how do you make sure you don’t get eaten by a rougarou?
Erin (@erinccmarthy) explains 22 cryptids, from the Pope Lick Monster to chupacabras.
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Cryptids - Thunderbird
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There are legends of a colossal bird flying the skies all across the United States, and many people have claimed to witness the bird themselves. The bird is known as The Thunderbird.
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published: 18 Oct 2016
Debunking Cryptozoology #6: Thunderbirds
Yay we're finally done with the Debunking Cryptozoology series! Hopefully I did a good job in this series, with the research and editing and all. This is the grand finale: where we tackle the legendary Thunderbirds of the US on three different levels: sightings, legends, and the Thunderbird Photograph.
Sources:
http://www.cryptozoology.com/articles/marlon.php
http://www.cryptozoology.com/cryptids/thunderbird.php
http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/thunderbirds/
Videos Used (I Do Not Own Any of the Videos Used):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erlw6C0ObNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfzUzUe7dTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLD7OFjgPUk
Through history many cultures have passed down legends. Legends are based on an element of truth, the rest is mythical and left up to your imagination.
Through history many cultures have passed down legends. Legends are based on an element of truth, the rest is mythical and left up to your imagination.
Through history many cultures have passed down legends. Legends are based on an element of truth, the rest is mythical and left up to your imagination.
Thunderbird: A Canadian Legend
For centuries, First Nations legend told of a giant eagle endowed with the ability to create storms. Lightning flashed when it b...
Thunderbird: A Canadian Legend
For centuries, First Nations legend told of a giant eagle endowed with the ability to create storms. Lightning flashed when it blinked its eyes, and thunder boomed when it flapped its wings. Today, we know these mythical creatures as Thunderbirds.
0:00:00 – Opening Credits
0:00:26 – The Thunderbird House Pole
0:01:07 – The Thunderbird of the Pacific Northwest
0:02:50 – The Thunderbird of the Great Lakes
0:03:27 – The Thunderbird of the Maritimes
0:03:36 – The Thunderbird of the Arctic
0:04:27 – The Thunderbird of the Kutenai
0:04:44 – The Thunderbird of the Prairies
0:05:53 – White Bear’s Abduction
0:08:34 – Blackfoot Sightings
0:09:25 – Claude Schaeffer’s California Condor Theory
0:10:56 – The Thunderbird of the Shuswap
0:11:33 – Thunderbird sighting in the Rocky Mountains
0:12:12 – Thunderbird Sighting in Quebec
0:12:50 – Mark A. Hall’s Cryptid Theory
0:14:36 – Karl P.N. Shuker’s Composite Theory
0:19:04 – The Thunderbird-Grouse Connection
Special thank you to Gary S. Mangiacopra and Kevin Guhl for their research assistance.
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Thunderbird: A Canadian Legend
For centuries, First Nations legend told of a giant eagle endowed with the ability to create storms. Lightning flashed when it blinked its eyes, and thunder boomed when it flapped its wings. Today, we know these mythical creatures as Thunderbirds.
0:00:00 – Opening Credits
0:00:26 – The Thunderbird House Pole
0:01:07 – The Thunderbird of the Pacific Northwest
0:02:50 – The Thunderbird of the Great Lakes
0:03:27 – The Thunderbird of the Maritimes
0:03:36 – The Thunderbird of the Arctic
0:04:27 – The Thunderbird of the Kutenai
0:04:44 – The Thunderbird of the Prairies
0:05:53 – White Bear’s Abduction
0:08:34 – Blackfoot Sightings
0:09:25 – Claude Schaeffer’s California Condor Theory
0:10:56 – The Thunderbird of the Shuswap
0:11:33 – Thunderbird sighting in the Rocky Mountains
0:12:12 – Thunderbird Sighting in Quebec
0:12:50 – Mark A. Hall’s Cryptid Theory
0:14:36 – Karl P.N. Shuker’s Composite Theory
0:19:04 – The Thunderbird-Grouse Connection
Special thank you to Gary S. Mangiacopra and Kevin Guhl for their research assistance.
Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video and would like to help support this channel, please check out my book:
Mysteries of Canada: Volume I
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According to Native American lore, the Thunderbird swoops from the air with a wingspan in excess of 20 feet and snatches small children, carrying them off to th...
According to Native American lore, the Thunderbird swoops from the air with a wingspan in excess of 20 feet and snatches small children, carrying them off to their grave. Watch more: http://animal.discovery.com/tv/lost-tapes/
According to Native American lore, the Thunderbird swoops from the air with a wingspan in excess of 20 feet and snatches small children, carrying them off to their grave. Watch more: http://animal.discovery.com/tv/lost-tapes/
A photo of what appears to be a massive creature swimming in Scotland has sparked fresh debate on whether the Loch Ness monster exists. Steve Challice said he t...
A photo of what appears to be a massive creature swimming in Scotland has sparked fresh debate on whether the Loch Ness monster exists. Steve Challice said he took the photo while on holiday last year when he spotted ripples in the water. While many social media users believe the creature is the famous Loch Ness monster, Challice says he’s not so convinced.
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A photo of what appears to be a massive creature swimming in Scotland has sparked fresh debate on whether the Loch Ness monster exists. Steve Challice said he took the photo while on holiday last year when he spotted ripples in the water. While many social media users believe the creature is the famous Loch Ness monster, Challice says he’s not so convinced.
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Witnesses have reported a giant Thunderbird in the skies above California and local legend says that it came from a portal at the bottom of Lake Elizabeth, also known as the Lake of the Devil in this clip from Season 8, "Alien Transports." #AncientAliens
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Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster t...
Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster to more obscure creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm, these stories have popped up over the years in many cultures.
Why are there so many questionable claims about the existence of apemen around the world? How do stories of cryptids spread and mutate over time? And if you’re a disobedient kid, how do you make sure you don’t get eaten by a rougarou?
Erin (@erinccmarthy) explains 22 cryptids, from the Pope Lick Monster to chupacabras.
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Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster to more obscure creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm, these stories have popped up over the years in many cultures.
Why are there so many questionable claims about the existence of apemen around the world? How do stories of cryptids spread and mutate over time? And if you’re a disobedient kid, how do you make sure you don’t get eaten by a rougarou?
Erin (@erinccmarthy) explains 22 cryptids, from the Pope Lick Monster to chupacabras.
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There are legends of a colossal bird flying the skies all across ...
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There are legends of a colossal bird flying the skies all across the United States, and many people have claimed to witness the bird themselves. The bird is known as The Thunderbird.
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Myuuji - Lunatic
Myuuji - Misconception
Previous Video: http://bit.ly/2ehndyD
My Second Channel: http://youtube.com/ScareTheaterExtra
There are legends of a colossal bird flying the skies all across the United States, and many people have claimed to witness the bird themselves. The bird is known as The Thunderbird.
My Website:
http://ScareTheater.com
My Social Media:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ScareTheater
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Myuuji - Lunatic
Myuuji - Misconception
Yay we're finally done with the Debunking Cryptozoology series! Hopefully I did a good job in this series, with the research and editing and all. This is the gr...
Yay we're finally done with the Debunking Cryptozoology series! Hopefully I did a good job in this series, with the research and editing and all. This is the grand finale: where we tackle the legendary Thunderbirds of the US on three different levels: sightings, legends, and the Thunderbird Photograph.
Sources:
http://www.cryptozoology.com/articles/marlon.php
http://www.cryptozoology.com/cryptids/thunderbird.php
http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/thunderbirds/
Videos Used (I Do Not Own Any of the Videos Used):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erlw6C0ObNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfzUzUe7dTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLD7OFjgPUk
Yay we're finally done with the Debunking Cryptozoology series! Hopefully I did a good job in this series, with the research and editing and all. This is the grand finale: where we tackle the legendary Thunderbirds of the US on three different levels: sightings, legends, and the Thunderbird Photograph.
Sources:
http://www.cryptozoology.com/articles/marlon.php
http://www.cryptozoology.com/cryptids/thunderbird.php
http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/thunderbirds/
Videos Used (I Do Not Own Any of the Videos Used):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erlw6C0ObNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfzUzUe7dTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLD7OFjgPUk
Through history many cultures have passed down legends. Legends are based on an element of truth, the rest is mythical and left up to your imagination.
Thunderbird: A Canadian Legend
For centuries, First Nations legend told of a giant eagle endowed with the ability to create storms. Lightning flashed when it blinked its eyes, and thunder boomed when it flapped its wings. Today, we know these mythical creatures as Thunderbirds.
0:00:00 – Opening Credits
0:00:26 – The Thunderbird House Pole
0:01:07 – The Thunderbird of the Pacific Northwest
0:02:50 – The Thunderbird of the Great Lakes
0:03:27 – The Thunderbird of the Maritimes
0:03:36 – The Thunderbird of the Arctic
0:04:27 – The Thunderbird of the Kutenai
0:04:44 – The Thunderbird of the Prairies
0:05:53 – White Bear’s Abduction
0:08:34 – Blackfoot Sightings
0:09:25 – Claude Schaeffer’s California Condor Theory
0:10:56 – The Thunderbird of the Shuswap
0:11:33 – Thunderbird sighting in the Rocky Mountains
0:12:12 – Thunderbird Sighting in Quebec
0:12:50 – Mark A. Hall’s Cryptid Theory
0:14:36 – Karl P.N. Shuker’s Composite Theory
0:19:04 – The Thunderbird-Grouse Connection
Special thank you to Gary S. Mangiacopra and Kevin Guhl for their research assistance.
Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video and would like to help support this channel, please check out my book:
Mysteries of Canada: Volume I
https://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/canada/mysteries-of-canada-volume-i/
According to Native American lore, the Thunderbird swoops from the air with a wingspan in excess of 20 feet and snatches small children, carrying them off to their grave. Watch more: http://animal.discovery.com/tv/lost-tapes/
A photo of what appears to be a massive creature swimming in Scotland has sparked fresh debate on whether the Loch Ness monster exists. Steve Challice said he took the photo while on holiday last year when he spotted ripples in the water. While many social media users believe the creature is the famous Loch Ness monster, Challice says he’s not so convinced.
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Witnesses have reported a giant Thunderbird in the skies above California and local legend says that it came from a portal at the bottom of Lake Elizabeth, also known as the Lake of the Devil in this clip from Season 8, "Alien Transports." #AncientAliens
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Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster to more obscure creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm, these stories have popped up over the years in many cultures.
Why are there so many questionable claims about the existence of apemen around the world? How do stories of cryptids spread and mutate over time? And if you’re a disobedient kid, how do you make sure you don’t get eaten by a rougarou?
Erin (@erinccmarthy) explains 22 cryptids, from the Pope Lick Monster to chupacabras.
In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1
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Previous Video: http://bit.ly/2ehndyD
My Second Channel: http://youtube.com/ScareTheaterExtra
There are legends of a colossal bird flying the skies all across the United States, and many people have claimed to witness the bird themselves. The bird is known as The Thunderbird.
My Website:
http://ScareTheater.com
My Social Media:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ScareTheater
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ScareTheater
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheScareTheater
Instagram - http://instagram.com/EricW484
Music Used:
Myuuji - Lunatic
Myuuji - Misconception
Yay we're finally done with the Debunking Cryptozoology series! Hopefully I did a good job in this series, with the research and editing and all. This is the grand finale: where we tackle the legendary Thunderbirds of the US on three different levels: sightings, legends, and the Thunderbird Photograph.
Sources:
http://www.cryptozoology.com/articles/marlon.php
http://www.cryptozoology.com/cryptids/thunderbird.php
http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/thunderbirds/
Videos Used (I Do Not Own Any of the Videos Used):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erlw6C0ObNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfzUzUe7dTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLD7OFjgPUk
Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American tradition. Similar cryptids reported in the Old World are often called Rocs. Thunderbirds are regarded by a small number of researchers as having lizard features like the extinct pterosaurs such as Pteranodon. Reports of Thunderbird sightings go back centuries, and the fossil record does show that giant birds (teratorns) with wingspans between 4 and 5m (12 and 18ft) were likely contemporary with early man. Today the creature is generally regarded as a myth.
This article deals with modern sightings (the last 200 years) of such a creature, reported as real, as opposed to mythological accounts, though believers in the phenomenon often use the Native American legends in attempts to support their claims.
Early reports
There is a story that in April 1890, two cowboys in Arizona killed a giant birdlike creature with an enormous wingspan. It was said to have had smooth skin, featherless wings like a bat and a face that resembled an alligator. This description has some similarity to that of a prehistoric pterodactyl—an animal whose existence was known at the time. They are supposed to have dragged the carcass back to town, where it was pinned with wings outstretched across the entire length of a barn. A picture of this event may have been published in the local newspaper, the Tombstone Epitaph. Cryptozoology.com has an account of this story with the events taking place in the state of Texas.