Pelagornis miocaenus
“ The twilight is sad and cloudy, The wind blows wild and free, And like the wings of sea-birds Flash the white caps of the sea. ”
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Scientific Taxonomy & Character Information
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Odontopterygiformes
Family: Pelagornithidae
Genius: †Pelagornis
Species: †Pelagornis miocaenus
Descendant: Pelagornids
Named by: Édouard Lartet
Year Published: 1857
Size: 6.1 m (20 ft) long in length (wingspan); 3.2 m long in length (body); 1.30 cm tall in height; 300 kg in weight
Type:
Reptiles (Archosaurs)
Birds (Odontopterygiforms)
Title:
French Ancient Seabird
Pantheon: Terran/Gaian
Time Period: Early Miocene (Aquitanian)
Alignment: Neutral
Threat Level: ★★★★
Diet: Carnivorous 🥩🐟🥓🪲
Elements: Water, air, combat, dark
Inflicts: Waterblight, bleeding, vomitblight
Weaknesses: Rock (50% immune), electric, combat, fae
Casualties: ???
Based On: itself
Conservation Status:
Earth: Extinct (EX) – IUCN Red List
Reinachos/Ityosel: Near Threatened (NT) – IUCN Red List
Pelagornis miocaenus is known from Aquitanian (Early Miocene) sediments – formerly believed to be of Middle Miocene age – of Armagnac (France). The only Pelagornis birds in Mediterranean regions live here.
Etymology
In Greek and Latin words for pelagic bird.
Physical Appearance
A relative of modern seagulls, Pelagornis is instantly recognizable from the more common terns and gulls by its size, than the albatross. With a wingspan rivaling Argentavis, it also possesses a beak filled with tooth-like projections for snagging fish, as well as webbed feet for paddling upon the ocean surface when it must rest its wings.
Abilities
Pelagornis uses their sharp tooth-like or knob-like extensions of the bill's margin, called "pseudo-teeth," which would have enabled the living animal to better grip and grasp slippery prey and piercing unprotected parts of the body. Using the water vomiting refers to the use of emesis to defend against ingested pathogens or, in animals, against predators.
Weaknesses
Because of their ability to fly, ranged or magic weaponry is recommended.
Ecology
When on water, Pelagornis lands safely and becomes a fast swimmer.
Behavior
Wild Pelagornis are naturally shy creatures that will fly away at the first sign of conflict.
Distribution and Habitat
It occurs in France and nearby countries in Mediterranean Sea in Middle Miocene.
Movement Pattern: Full Migrant
Individual Type: Solo and Gather
Population Trend: Stable
Population: ???
Locomotion: Versatile
Habitat: All
Earth: France; Italy; Monaco; San Marino; Spain; Portugal
Tamed
Pelagornis will not eat normal raw or cooked meats, rather than eat dead fish both chick and adult only brought by a survivor.
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