Flaptrapclapmingos

Colorful

by Ruby O'Degee

The FlapClapTrap is a domestic pet kidnapper. The Hamlet Chamber of Commerce publicizes how dangerous it is to bring a domestic to the Hamlet. Lost Words Hamlet dwellers seldom adopt a puppy, fish, guinea pig or kitty. But tourists who visit the Hamlet bring along their pets. It is common to hear a visitor screaming that a beautifully colored fowl flew off with their beloved pet. Merchants notice a fall in sales whenever this happens. No resident wants to see a fall in sales.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Locals call the FlapClapTrapmingo "Mingos." They are well aware of how their color attracts photographers. The fowl's color shines in the sunlight and glistens in the moonlight. Hamlet vets say this is a benefit to the fowl, that begins a dance of flapping their long forward facing feathers at children and smiling adults. The children are entertained.  They let go of their domestics' leashes. The Mingos clap. The domestic runs to the sound.  The Mingo carefully folds their feathers over the domestic. In a swish the Mingo's stick legs lift into their plump abdomens.  They run, wobble or fly away.  In  12% of these abductions cases the fowl drops the domestic. The domestic suffers injuries that lead to death.

Biological Cycle

Young Mingo legs grow to .9114 meters in a week. Once their wing span reaches 2 meters Mingos begin swoop flying. Their intuition is keen. They know from birth their disputed gentle nature is believed by visitors. Visitors do not read brochures printed by the Hamlet Chamber of Commerce.
The most unfortunate sight is often seen the day after an Mingo abduction. Adult Mingos are cautious about cleaning up after meals. The hungry young are less cautious about leaving bones and fur on the beaches of Lost Words Hamlet. It is a foul scene.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Mingos are communicators. They flap and clap anytime prey or predators are in their midst. Male Mingos nod to female partners when it is time to mate. Females lay two eggs three weeks later. Males and females are wary of electric sardines that stalk Mingos during the months of May through August.  Female Mingos hear an otherwise slient zap when sardines approach. Eggs hatch and offspring learn to wobble before the sardines arrive.

Scientific Name

regretacoofowl

Origin/Ancestry

LWH FlapClapTrapmingo by ROG w/Midjourney

Conservation Status

FlapClapTrapmingos are studied for their contribution vs. nuisance factor. Their numbers are low. FlapClapTrapmingos are a dangerous fowl.

by Violet (rod)