Ababil

Ababils were giant birds and the name translates to “flocks.” It was believed that when the king of Yemen attacked Mecca, Ababils dropped stones on them. They had dark feathers, green necks, sharp claws, and yellow beaks.

Citations:

Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.