Here’s Why Maine’s ‘Devil Bird’ is Not as Evil as You Think

Humans have always been so fascinated by mysterious creatures, and recently, an extremely enticing bird has been seen in Maine.

You may have seen: Rare 'Devil Bird' from the South Seen for the First Time in Maine

This bird is native to the South and is very far from it’s normal habitat, according to the Sun Journal.

Why is this intriguing?

The bird dubbed the "devil bird" has received a lot of attention in the birding world, because of his ominous name.

The article says, that its evil reputation comes from this very name. Yes, it's fascinating to spot a bird named after the Devil and far from his home, but he's not dangerous, just badly named.

The bird’s reputation is unfair and harsh. It's not dangerous; it’s simply an unattractive, ugly little guy.

It was named by the Tupi Indians of Brazil, "anhinga" which means "devil bird" or "evil spirit of the woods."

The bird is strikingly dark, with a super long eerie neck, sharp bill, and spiky feathers. So that might seem intimidating at first.

While his evil look may have inspired its devilish name, it’s sad to me that this rare bird is so misunderstood.

There are other dangerous birds in the world that should be named after the devil instead of this guy.

What is the most violent bird in the world?

The Cassowaries.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, "the cassowaries have been called “the world's most dangerous bird,” but the last recorded cassowary-related death in Australia occurred almost 100 years ago."

So if you want to name a bird harshly, maybe this would be the one!

The devil bird has officially received bad press and I for one am sticking up for the ugly but cute little guy. Let us now protest in his honor.