# The Talking Bird — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Talking Bird in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Talking-Bird

**First appearance:** 0061-the-singing-tree-and-the-speaking-bird

## Who they are

A bird that speaks and reveals secrets or truths.

## Relationships

### [Iván Tsarévich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/ivan_tsarevich)

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The Talking Bird is a helpful magical creature that provides Iván with information or warnings.

### [The King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/the_king)

_friendship_

The King values the Talking Bird's wisdom or magical properties, often seeking its counsel or possession.

### [Iván Tsarévich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/ivan_tsarevich)

_friendship_

The Talking Bird is a helpful magical creature that provides Iván with information or warnings.

### [The King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/the_king)

_friendship_

The King values the Talking Bird's wisdom or magical properties, often seeking its counsel or possession.

### [The King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/the_king)

_friendship_

The King values the Talking Bird's wisdom or magical properties, often seeking its counsel or possession.

## In the story

### [The Singing-Tree and the Speaking-Bird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/the-singing-tree-and-the-speaking-bird)

The magical bird that reveals the true parentage of the children and guides the sister.

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