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Aparanna

A vulture who lived in Gijjhapabbata.

He had a son Migālopa, strong and mighty, able to fly higher than his fellows. In spite of his father's warning, he flew too high and was dashed to pieces by the Verambha winds.

The Bodhisatta is identified with Aparanna. J.iii.255-6.

Source
Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from
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