Ababil

Ababil (Arabic: أبابيل‎) are a species of miraculous birds in Islamic mythology which are said to protect holy people by dropping stones on attackers.

Description:
In modern times, the Ababil have been identified as swallows. They are described as moving in flocks and carrying small clay stones.

Prominent Myths:
The Ababil are mentioned in Sura 105 of the Quran. They are said to have protected the Ka'ba in Mecca from Abraha's Aksumite elephant army in 570.