Wherries

Shaltiri Running Wherries
PHYSIOLOGY

Eyes - This variant of Shaltiri does not have two sets of eye lids, they don't really need it. They don't fly so they can't get much dust in them, they have instead very thin light feathers that go over their eyes.
Musculature - These Wherries are built along the lines of any creature designed to run for long periods of time. They have short thin wings that are not built for flight instead they are used to help when they turn to quickly. Their build is also very much for their life style they are a more predatory avian than the Flying variant.
Size - Because of the different build of these wherries they are taller than Flying Variants, standing at about five to six feet tall. These Wherries are a bit shorter length wise, but they are very much a Running creature.

SOCIOLOGY

Shaltiri Wherries are an interesting creature, they normally live in groups. No one really calls these groups anythig special, few Shaltiri are ever encountered in the wild. Ordinarily these creatures are only ever encountered tame and domestic as they were bred. But a few have gone wild so they form large groups and tend to stay deep in the jungle. They shy away from people if they're wild, they also sometimes if they have a nest they will attack humans for coming near it.

They are fierce defenders of their nests, typical Wherries mate for life. Though there are exceptions to this rule, usually when they are sold they will pick a new mate if one is available when they come into season. Usually there is a display of some kind before mating will or can occur this behavior is similiar to many of earth's birds.

COMMUNICATION

These birds are not stupid but they're not as intelligent as say a dragon, wher or Wyvern. But they understand basic command, they can not speak. They click, chirp and make a variety of sounds a few can even learn to mimic words that are repeated around them often enough.

Shaltiri Flying Wherries
PHYSIOLOGY

Eyes - Flying Variants of Shaltiri Wherries have eyes with two eyelids, one they use when flying because of dust and dirt. It protects their actual eye and the second set is their actual eyelid, it is usually closed when they sleep. Their eyes are usually a pale color, yellows, blues and rarely reds.
Musculature - This creature is built similiarly to Runnerbeasts, though it rarely shows realyl through their feathers. They are a heavily feathered creatures, their bodies are covered a coat of feathers and it is the easiest thing that seperates them from others. Though their wings are the part that is true feathers, the rest is pseudo feathers.

Their bones are hollow and that is what allows them to fly, though it helps that their bodies so light. They need it in order to fly but their bones are very similiar to a dragons in design and it shows in how they walk.
Size - These creatures are not very large but they are about the size of your average Runnerbeast. Standing at about four feet at their shoulder and about four to five feet long, they're small creatures when compared to dragons or whers.

SOCIOLOGY

Shaltiri Wherries are an interesting creature, they normally live in groups. No one really calls these groups anythig special, few Shaltiri are ever encountered in the wild. Ordinarily these creatures are only ever encountered tame and domestic as they were bred. But a few have gone wild so they form large groups and tend to stay deep in the jungle. They shy away from people if they're wild, they also sometimes if they have a nest they will attack humans for coming near it.

They are fierce defenders of their nests, typical Wherries mate for life. Though there are exceptions to this rule, usually when they are sold they will pick a new mate if one is available when they come into season. Usually there is a display of some kind before mating will or can occur this behavior is similiar to many of earth's birds.

COMMUNICATION

These birds are not stupid but they're not as intelligent as say a dragon, wher or Wyvern. But they understand basic command, they can not speak. They click, chirp and make a variety of sounds a few can even learn to mimic words that are repeated around them often enough.

and the good old Food wherry!

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