A Sarimanok is a mythical Philippine bird believed to bring good luck to anyone who catches it. The Sarimanok named Magaul is associated with the legend of Malakas and Maganda, having pecked the bamboo that the twins were born from. It gets its name from the Tagalog words "sari" meaning cloth or garment of assorted colors, and "manok" meaning chicken.

1. Sarimanok
A Sarimanok is a magical, mythical bird who brings good
luck to anyone who are able to catch it. A Sarimanok known
as Magaul is associated with the legend of Malakas and
Maganda. Magaul was the Sarimanok bird that pecked the
bamboo from where Malakas and Maganda were born.
It comes from the words "sari" and "manok." "Sari" means
cloth or garment, which is generally of assorted colors.
Manòk, which makes up part of its name, is a Philippine
word for chicken.