Humming Hawk

Bird/communication method
General information
Item Name: Humming Hawk Type: Bird Size: Average 3.4 – 4.8 ft wingspan Weight: Average 1.5 – 3.5 lbs Value: moderately priced Condition: Feathery Location: All over the continent

The humming hawk is the peremir way to communicate long distance with another person. The Humming Hawk is a fast flying bird that can be trained to memorize routes and carry letters or messages to another person. These birds are native to Mahka Nata. All of the kingdoms no matter what culture utilized this bird. Their utility is unparalleled.
Aperacne The Humming Hawk is a bird of prey. Their head is covered with white feathers. This accents their blue eyes and gold yellow beaks. On their body and wings the white transitions smoothly to dirty gray. Different Hawks will have colorful patterns on their wings. The patterns can be as simple as a reppete zig zag pattern to colors and designs that look like natural camouflage. When being used to transport mail or message the hawk is outfitted with a secure lightweight leather carrying tube. The tube can hold up to five messages.
The humming that the hawk produces while flying or in motion is due to its wings. They generate a strong upward aerodynamic force during both the downward and upward wing stroke. Creating the humming sound.
History It is unclear who first domesticated and was able to train the Humming Hawk. Healian claim they did, The Astorians say did first, even the Adair contend that they were the first to harness their power. The true origin is lost to time. All that is certain is that The Humming Hawk’s usefulness superseded culture clashes.