Hyperpigmented Mjellic

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The islands of Larea at the west of the Haan Archipelago enjoyed a unique, diverse and intensely beautiful fauna before the arrival of widespread trade between the islands which brought exotic predators to it, causing irreparable damage to its ecosystem.
When somebody speaks of the larean creatures, the first to come to mind are always the mjellics, a family of bird species characterised by their colorful plumages and the males' impressive trail feathers which they use for mating displays.
Many mjellic species are nowadays threatened or even extinct, such as the lilac variant, but others persist thanks to the enormous efforts of the native Larean population.

Physical Aspect

The hyperpigmented mjellic is a large bipedal bird.
Both sexes have orange eyes.
Outside the breeding season, the male's tail consists of segments of multicoloured trail feathers with iridiscent black-blue sickle shaped saddle feathers.
During the breeding season, they grow a mating display of patterned feathers. During this period the males were able to fan out their tails, making the brightest new feathers more visible and making the bird look much bigger.

Behaviour

Hyperpigmented mjellics are simple creatures.
They are capable of moderate flight, however breeding males are hindered by their tails and are only able to fly in short bursts at low altitude.
These mjellics are herbivorous, feeding mostly on seeds and fruits.
Being an entirely domestic species, the hyperpigmented breed is calm, social and does not fear societarians.

Classification

simple creature

Conservation Status

Domestic only