The daughter of Kashyapa and Tamra. Her sisters were Bhasi, Shyeni, Shuki and Dhritarashtri. From  Kraunchi were born owls, from Bhasi Bhasuras, eagles and vultures from Shyeni, swans and kokas from Dhritarashtri, and from Shuki was born Nara, mother of Vinata as per Ramayana.