Caladrius

The Caladrius is a magical healing bird mentioned in Ancient Roman and Greek mythology. Likened to a heron in size and stature, it has snow-white plumage and a long neck.

They are greatly valued for their healing properties; for example, they have the ability to determine if a sickly individual will live or die. It is said to be able to absorb the sickness from within a person, fly away and dispel it, where it is burned and destroyed by the sun.