Rekan Birds

Rekan birds¹ are large, flightless birds found throughout the central and eastern parts of the great plains of northern Dragonía. They are the most important livestock of the Þrihaks and -to lesser extend- Mörkels.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Rekan birds are are of similar size as the Ykan Birds of Ela'k Forest, though the two are only distantly related, the former are are generally heavier and less gracile than the latter.
When cornered by predators, their main defense is to kick them, which while not nearly as dangerous as those dealt by Förns, are still strong enough to leave serious injuries.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They are herbivores, eating various grasses, flowers, moss and other plants, and also ingest pebbles to aid their digestion.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Rekan birds are usually found in flocks of up to several dozens of birds, many of which form much larger ones during seasonal migrations across the prairie. Since the birds are relatively slow-moving and can only sprint short distances, they rely on safety in numbers to avoid predators.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Mörkels and Þrihaks alike raise rekan birds for their meat, eggs, fat and plumage.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

They are generally found in central and eastern Plain of Spirits, and throughout the Plain of Kings and Þrihakía.

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¹Original icelandic: rekanfuglar, singular: rekanfugl.

by Lappalingur

Origin/Ancestry

Northern Dragonía.

Conservation Status

Least concern.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Adult rekan birds have bright red plumage with white underside, domesticated ones often have irregular white markings as well. Chicks have brown and grey down, which is replaced with brown and white plumage before reaching adulthood. The beak and legs are grey.