Terror Bird

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These predatory and territorial birds, sometimes referred to a Axe Beaks, are often hunted by tribal cultures along the coasts and sometimes raised as mounts for smaller peoples.

Basic Information

Anatomy

These large, flightless birds are known for powerful hind limbs, long necks, sharp beaks and nearly vestigial wings.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Living in small flocks of 10 to 25, usually consisting of 2 eggs or hatchlings for each adult.

Domestication

Many peoples raise Terror birds (or Axe Beaks) for both food and beasts of burden. Some cultures also raise them to act as sentries or guard animals.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Meat, feathers, bones, eggs.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Lives primarily in coastal forests and grasslands

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Mo'at

Lifespan

12 -15 years

Average Height

5 ft. at shoulder, 8 ft. to top of head

Average Weight

220 lbs.

Average Length

4 ft.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Feathers vary from white and grey to brown and black.
Beak colors can vary from white, brown, yellow, red and black.
Eyes are usually orange, yellow or green.