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The picolaton (also known as the pique-au-mollet, quiperlibresson and cacalambri) is an imaginary bird present in the folklore of Franche-Comté. It is best known as a creature used to threaten lazy children, by saying that the picolaton would nip their heels and buttocks if they did not hurry. It is thus akin to the bogeyman. Particularly irritating children are promised a visit to the incredible nest of the fabulous bird around April Fool's Day, provided they are very good and obedient. It supposedly nests in thorn bushes.

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  • Le picolaton (aussi appelé pique-au-mollet, quiperlibresson, et cacalambri) est un oiseau imaginaire présent dans le folklore de Franche-Comté. On y dit très peu de choses à propos de lui. Il est surtout connu parce qu'on racontait aux enfants de cette région qui traînaient en route qu'il se servirait de son bec pointu pour piquer leurs fesses et leurs talons afin qu'ils se hâtent. Il s'apparenterait de ce fait au croquemitaine. On promettait aux mêmes enfants de leur montrer l'incroyable nid de l'oiseau fabuleux, à condition qu'ils se montrent très sages et obéissants. (fr)
  • The picolaton (also known as the pique-au-mollet, quiperlibresson and cacalambri) is an imaginary bird present in the folklore of Franche-Comté. It is best known as a creature used to threaten lazy children, by saying that the picolaton would nip their heels and buttocks if they did not hurry. It is thus akin to the bogeyman. Particularly irritating children are promised a visit to the incredible nest of the fabulous bird around April Fool's Day, provided they are very good and obedient. It supposedly nests in thorn bushes. (en)
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  • Le picolaton (aussi appelé pique-au-mollet, quiperlibresson, et cacalambri) est un oiseau imaginaire présent dans le folklore de Franche-Comté. On y dit très peu de choses à propos de lui. Il est surtout connu parce qu'on racontait aux enfants de cette région qui traînaient en route qu'il se servirait de son bec pointu pour piquer leurs fesses et leurs talons afin qu'ils se hâtent. Il s'apparenterait de ce fait au croquemitaine. On promettait aux mêmes enfants de leur montrer l'incroyable nid de l'oiseau fabuleux, à condition qu'ils se montrent très sages et obéissants. (fr)
  • The picolaton (also known as the pique-au-mollet, quiperlibresson and cacalambri) is an imaginary bird present in the folklore of Franche-Comté. It is best known as a creature used to threaten lazy children, by saying that the picolaton would nip their heels and buttocks if they did not hurry. It is thus akin to the bogeyman. Particularly irritating children are promised a visit to the incredible nest of the fabulous bird around April Fool's Day, provided they are very good and obedient. It supposedly nests in thorn bushes. (en)
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  • Picolaton (fr)
  • Picolaton (en)
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