Bird-Folk
The Bird-Folk are a rare and shy breed of beast-kin humanoids. Often avoiding interaction with other intelligent species due to their highly independent nature, they elect to lead subsistence lifestyles in relatively small tribes or "nests" in tucked away mountain peaks or deep forests far from the prying eyes of scholars. Thus, little is known of these noble folk by the societies of the greater world, likewise they rarely know much of the outside themselves.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Bipedal birds with wings attached at the back and humanoid arms. They exist in a variety of subspecies reflecting the design and plumage of dominant bird species in the region they live in.
Genetics and Reproduction
Bird-Folk mate for life and often bear but one clutch of eggs, their small tribes often cannot support large populations and must be controlled.
Growth Rate & Stages
Bird-Folk reach sexual maturity by age 4 and have an average life-span of around 40 years.
Ecology and Habitats
Bird-Folk enjoy living high up and far away from anyone else. Typically they are found around richly forested mountain valleys which provide both
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivorous with a preference for meat, but nuts, fish, and fruit are all gathered to supplement the diet.
Biological Cycle
The winter months are lean and hardy for the Bird-Folk, who must stock on food before they arrive and whether the harsh and snowy months out in their nests, as their hunting ability is greatly reduced. Hunting is still a supplemental necessity however, and the younger ones universally adopt a more stealthy white/grey plumage during this time.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Honed far-seeing eyes evolved to spot prey from the sky.
Origin/Ancestry
Unknown, some sages theorize that their affinity with the elemenant of air can only indicate that they originated in @[The Elemental Plane], but that has not been proved by anyone, and they Bird-Folk are not keen on interview.
Conservation Status
They are rare and low in numbers, but the relative isolation of their lifestyle means they have few natural predators, threats, or foreign diseases that might kill them off prematurely.
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