Aarakocra

Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, are a rare race sighted on Arkos. Many aarakocra aren’t even native to the Mortal Realm. They hail from a world beyond — from the boundless vistas of Storm Top. They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien.
From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot, eagle, or owl with distinct tribal variations.