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A beautiful, carnivorous creature native to
India and the
Far East,
resembling a winged snake, but plumed, having two legs,
and reaching up to fifteen feet in length. As occamy eggshells are formed
from pure soft silver, the occamy's reputation for aggression may be overstated,
as most of its interaction with humans probably has consisted of defense
of its eggs (FB). "occamy" Eng. a metallic composition imitating silver
[NSOED]
Opaleye, Antipodean
These birds provide postal service for the
wizarding world.
Although Muggles know about them, they are obviously magical to
some extent, since their ability to find the recipient of their letters
is extraordinary indeed (more...) 
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