Gobeaks

Gobeaks represent a diverse family of birds in Boomal. Some live in the arid lands of the Golden Sea, while other hide in the tall grasses of the Blue Sea. They are not very large, live in small and spread groups, and eat many things, from tetrapuses or insects to seeds, roots, fruits.

Basic Information

Anatomy

gobeaks stand on all four, much like camporaptorids. They are however way smaller, with shorter limbs and small, sturdy beaks.

Ecology and Habitats

Two sister species live on each side of the Blue Sea: Mimiraptor azureus is in the east, and M. viridis is in the east. Four of them live in the Eastern Woodlands, and seven are recorded in parts of the Golden Sea, however the latter are discussed in the naturalist community for now, and more species could be distinguished in the future.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Gobeaks are hunted for food and sport across the continent. Their feathers find some use in fancy accessories and clothes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Blue Sea, Golden Sea, Eastern Woodlands, western woodlands, Sea of Green

Average Intelligence

They are quite smart, for such small creatures. They are good at surprising small preys and are known to be quite clever.

Scientific Name

Mimiraptor spp.

Lifespan

a decade

Average Height

1-2 crosses

Average Weight

0.1-0.5 carries

Average Length

2.5-5 crosses from beak to feather tip

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

It varies a lot between species. Blue and Green gobeaks that live in the northern plains have iridescent blue-green plumage, while dwarf gobeaks that live in the desert have yellow-ochre body tint.