SOULBIRD (Kuukkeli) by artist Ulla AnobileFound wood, paper mache, acrylics, embroidered felt feathers, sequins 10 tall, 8 wide at the wings SOULBIRD (Kuukkeli) Kuukkeli (Finnish for Siberian Jay) is a beloved forest bird in Finland. In the old days, it was thought of as a special friend of foresters and hunters. Thus its many names of endearment: bird of luck, friend of wanderers, forest lady, soulbird. Under no circumstances was one allowed to kill or harm this bird. According to Finnish