Tarppagall or Cockitty
Basic Information
Anatomy
Cockitties (as they are commonly called) are six limbed creatures like all Griffon species. They are the small Griffons species, only weighing a couple of pounds and being about the same size as a house cat. There bodies come in many variations of fur patterns and colors, resembling almost every variation of house cat. They have small head often with pointy crest feathers sticking straight up from the top of their head, their wings and head feather colors can come in a wide variety of reds, oranges, blues, greens, and most commonly, yellow.
Genetics and Reproduction
The gestation period for the Cockitty is around 1 month, where they will lay an egg.
Growth Rate & Stages
Cockitties will hatch after about a month and are old enough to leave the nest after about a month and a half. They will usually be fully grown after six months.
Ecology and Habitats
Cockitties are rarely found in the wild anymore, but where they are found are in tree tops in tropical forests and jungles where they eat nuts and small fruits.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Cockitties typically enjoy eating nuts and small fruits and berries but can also eat regular bird feed and also enjoy eating humanoid food.
Biological Cycle
Cockitties are on of the longest living Griffons, being able to live anywhere from 30-50 years at a time.
Additional Information
Domestication
Cockitties are perhaps the most widespread of the domesticated Griffons, acting as life long partners. Though they are still quite expensive so are typically reserved for the upper and middle classes of society.
Average Intelligence
Cockitties are very intelligent, able to mimic humanoid speech and even use tools like sticks to escape their cages and crates.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Cockitties have average senses all around but are notable for the fact that given enough time and patience, they can mimic a small amount of humanoid words and sounds, and will sometimes pick these up accidently.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Gryphus Tarppagall
Geographic Distribution
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