Thunderbird

A creature of Native American mythology, the Thunderbird is a mostly reclusive creature that avoid large concentrations of human populations. More aggressive behaviours have been observed in stormy weather, and larger specimens have been known to attack electrical vehicles and power stations.
The Thunderbird both creates storms by its present, and is created as a result of storms. It is suspected that this the creatures method of procreation, although no one (Gerald McCarthy's claims to the contrary notwithstanding) has been able to get close enough to confirm or refute this hypothesis. Some of the most violent storms have been attributed to two or more Thunderbirds fighting.
There has been one recorded of incident of a Thunderbird attacking and attempting to carry off an articulated lorry. The creature broke off this attempt after realising that the lorry possessed no nutritional value, and that its battery was dead and held no electrical charge.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Thunderbird closely resembles a hawk in its morphology, though it can range in size from the size of a large sparrow, through the size of hawks, up to a maximum recorded length 20m, with a wingspan of up to 50m, although specimens of this size are exceedingly rare.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Thunderbird's diet varies depending on the size of the Thunderbird in question. Smaller Thunderbirds hunt insects, those that are the size of hawks, hunt smaller birds, rodents etc., whereas the larger creatures hunt deer and other similarly-sized mammals. In addition to this the Thunderbird is capable of sustaining itself using only electricity, such as lightning storms or from the Lansing power station and electrical vehicles.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Excellent eyesight, albeit with poor low-light vision

Fascinating creatures these Thunderbirds. They do tend to bugger off if you get close to them. Except the big ones, the big ones don't give a shit. I have often wondered if it would be possible to ride one of the larger specimens. - Dr. G. McCarthy

Geographic Distribution

• Lake Thunderbird
• Lansing Town
• The Forest of Mists
• The Outer Regions