Baby deliverer, in folklore

STORK

This long-legged bird was once said to bring bundles of joy to new parents.

In folklore, the stork is a bird often depicted as delivering newborn babies to parents, a myth that dates back centuries in European tales. The clue plays on this well-known cultural image, where the stork is seen carrying a bundle wrapped in cloth. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay or puns—just a nod to the traditional story many people recognize.