🧬 Metallic feathers, nocturnal, glows in dark

⚠️ Danger: 2.5

Alicanto is a luminous bird from Chilean folklore, said to appear near mineral-rich areas in the Atacama Desert. Its metallic feathers glow in the dark, and it feeds on gold and silver. Miners believed spotting an Alicanto could lead to fortune or doom, depending on whether they were respectful. The bird cannot fly due to its heavy diet of ore, but can run swiftly through the desert. Legends portray it as both a protector and a harbinger of misfortune. It appears in mining songs and tales, passed down for generations. While rarely mentioned in global media, it remains a beloved Chilean legend.