Gotcha Bird

Similar to seagulls in that they will steal anything that is not nailed down, gotcha birds often work in pairs and groups to cause distractions or earn treats. Staggeringly intelligent and unrelentingly mischievous, many attempts have been made to tame them, but none have been successful. While it is possible to teach them tricks to earn rewards, the moment they work out how to cheat the system, they do.
There are very few who doubt that the gotcha birds are god beasts, there is a lot of debate over who is responsible for them. Most fingers point at Nes or Mellori.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gotcha birds are small, weighing about a pound, with dexterous beaks and charming features.

Genetics and Reproduction

Like most god-beasts, the specifics of gotcha birds are difficult to pin down.

Growth Rate & Stages

It is assumed that gotcha birds hatch from eggs.

Ecology and Habitats

Either the largest cities on Onus (such as Cen are built on what used to be prime gotcha bird habitat, or the birds were drawn to urban environments long ago and now live nowhere else.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Gotcha birds seem to be omnivorous, or at least they eat any treat given to them.

Conservation Status

God-beast. Despite their bad behavior, gotcha birds are suspected to be under the protection of a god and so very few people will intentionally harm one. Because of this and their attraction to populated areas, they are quite numerous.