leoli bird

Leoli (Welsh for locate) bird is a bird that lives on the ocean often going on long oversea migrations they eat fish and are known for their distinctively loud shrieking cry. These birds have amazing ability to find land so are a lucky sight for any person on a long voyage or even a fisherman. Pirates often tame them from chicks and use them as a way to never get lost and find land when they need it they are often the owned by the captain or first mate. Leoli birds are loyal and often protective to any human they befriend these birds are incredibly smart and resourceful.

Basic Information

Anatomy

a long slender beak with a small head with 3 horns, 2 wings and 2 long very strong legs and long feathery tail.

Ecology and Habitats

they are found on the ocean often nest on small islands with next to no predators.

Dietary Needs and Habits

they eat fish.

Behaviour

they are very loyal if you gain their friendship or raise one from a chick often very protective will attack anything they see as a threat. they have a very unique shrieking call that is used to communicate and disorientate predators.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

They are often raised from chicks by pirates for the use of protection and having the ability to always be able to locate land. sometimes humans befriend these birds as adults but this is rarer but if you get a Leoli birds friendship it will be loyal for life.

Facial characteristics

small head with a long beak and a slight curve at the end.

Average Intelligence

very intelligent and resourceful.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

they have amazing eyesight and ability to fly amazing distances.

Lifespan

20 years

Conservation Status

These birds are considered lucky so it is seen as bad luck to harm a Leoli bird people believe it will curse any voyage.

Average Weight

6- 8kg

Average Length

wingspan of 180 - 210cm, bird length 86 -100cm.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

this bird is white with black patches different between each bird no one pattern is the same.