African Toothgull

In Greek and Latin words for pelagic bird.

Pelagornis, a relative of contemporary seagulls, is more easily identified by its size than the albatross when compared to the more common terns and gulls. Its wingspan is comparable to that of Argentavis magnificens, and it has webbed feet for paddling on the ocean surface when it needs to rest its wings, as well as a beak with tooth-like projections for grabbing fish. One of the most complete skeletons in the Pelagornithidae family is Pelagornis chilensis.

Pelagornis mauretanicus had a fan-shaped tail, apricot flesh on its face, dull peach-webbed feet, a yellow long bill with tooth-like edges, hazel eyes, and white feathers with gray on top and wings. The proto-Isu, a godlike hominid with a "Memory Seal Device" that resembles a disc, documented this species.

Changes in 2024

• In 2024, every species of Pelagornis will be redrawn. If they survive, all of Pelagornis species transform into toothed-bill albatross-like sheathbills.

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. Instead of being deep divers, pelagornithids were surface foragers. Extensive swimming was unlikely because to their large wings and thin bones. Like contemporary albatrosses, they most likely made a brief landing on the water.

In Earth Responsibly universe, every Pelagornis species—including their young—project this repulsive oil and water combination from their beaks in order to fend off predators or adversaries who mostly despise this bird.

Because of their ability to fly, ranged or magic weaponry is recommended.

When on water, Pelagornis lands safely and becomes a fast swimmer. The hollow spikes on the birds' beaks allowed the predators to grab slippery squid and fish from the ocean. The majority of Pelagornis' lives were spent over the open ocean because they were pelagic. Pelagornis were able to capture fish, squid, and soft-bodied marine prey at the surface because of the pseudoteeth on their beak. Long-distance flying and surface feeding are supported by ecological reconstructions of pelagic seabirds.

Crocodiles and big cats were preying on Pelagornis mauretanicus. Ahl al Oughlam, outside of Casablanca, Morocco, is the most famous geological and paleontological site in this region. In other words, a vast range of vertebrate animals, such as reptiles, amphibians, a sizable collection of birds, and other mammals, can be found in Casablanca-Settat and the other areas of Morocco that may have beaches and forested shorelines.

Reproduction

Direct evidence is limited, but:

• As large pelagic birds, they likely nested on remote coastal cliffs or islands, similar to modern albatrosses.

• Pelagornithidae specimens show slow maturation, suggesting long growth periods similar to other large seabirds.

For the majority of the day, Pelagornis was capable of long-distance gliding and surface snatching while flying. Like huge modern seabirds, pelagornithids breed colonially and are rarely found on land other than during nesting. The pseudoteeth were used for grip rather than tearing, and there is no evidence of aggressive predation on large animals.

Pelagornis were probably shy but not dangerous, keeping a safe distance like contemporary albatrosses. They would be magnificent but vulnerable around ships due to their vast wingspan. They wouldn't be hostile to anyone and would stay away from them.

Up into the early Pleistocene, pelagornithids continued to exist. Their extinction causes are not entirely known, but potential factors include:

• Ocean productivity is changing due to global climate change.

• Competition from newly emerging modern seabirds like gannets and early albatrosses.

• Due to their large size and sluggish reproduction, they are susceptible to changes in the environment.

• In Earth Responsibly universe, some Pelagornis mauretanicus were unintentionally transformed into raptors, and in the Early Pleistocene, they evolved into roc birds before going extinct. Coastal and brown roc birds are the two varieties that were initially documented in Arab and Persian mythologies. 

Their lengthy but diminishing fossil record is in line with these theories.

During the Miocene, Pelagornis mauretanicus was discovered in North Africa. The most notable geological and paleontological site in this area was Ahl al Oughlam, which is located outside of Casablanca, Morocco. In other words, Casablanca-Settat and the remaining parts of Morocco and nearby countries that may be beach are home to a wide variety of vertebrate animals, including reptiles, amphibians, a large collection of birds, including giant extinct marine birds like Pelagornis mauretanicus, and a variety of mammals, including elephants, lions, gazelles, extinct horses like Hippidion, giant pigs, large primates, and unusual walruses.

• Movement Pattern: Full Migrant

• Individual Type: Solo and Gather

• Population Trend: Stable

• Population: ???

• Locomotion: Versatile

• Habitat: Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests; Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain; Sky; Warm River; Cold River; Lukewarm River; Subterranean River; Warm Pond; Cold Pond; Aquifer; Warm Littoral; Cold Littoral; Warm Intertidal; Cold Intertidal.

• Earth: 

  • Extinct: Algeria; Egypt; Lebanon; Morocco; Sudan; Tunisia

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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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelagornis

• https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0080372

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Pelagornis-mauretanicus-888767735

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Pelagornis-mauretanicus-2024-1116112112