The Alicanto is a mythological bird in Chilean mythology.
Description
The legend says that the alicanto's wings shine during the night with beautiful, metallic colors, and their eyes emit strange lights; making a luminous flight some would not project shade on the desert. It is often depicted as fairly large, though its size and shape vary depending on who tells the story. Some show it as just in the same range as an eagle, a hawk or a falcon; however, others show it as being enormous.
Very few sources (and even fewer reliable sources) show it as being smaller than either of the previous size ranges.
Powers
This bird brings luck to any miner who sees it. Alicanto live in small caves between hills containing minerals, and feed on gold and silver.
If the lucky miner follows an alicanto without being caught, they can find silver or gold. But, if the alicanto discovers them, the bird will guide the greedy miner off a cliff, causing them to fall to their death.
Note
Alicanto should not be confused with the Alicante, a fictional Mexican snake that drinks mother's milk and impregnates women, or uses the human stomach as a living place.