《山海经·山经·中山经》
山中有一种禽鸟，形状像一般的乌鸦却长着红色爪子，名称是鵌，人饲养它可以辟火。
有鸟焉，其状如乌而赤足，名曰鸟只鵌，可以御火。
There is a bird on the mountains which looks like a common crow but with red feet; people call it a gan; raising them at home can prevent fires.