Welcome to Quetzotalus! (K-eh-tz-o-tal-us)
Rules:
• Please do not copy or claim as your own.
• Do not take off site.
• Customs will be open from time to time.
What are Quetzotalus?:
Quetzolatus are a specialized species of raptor. They are mostly bird-like, though possess some feline qualities. Their heads, for instance, are very similar to cheetahs, and they have a long, flexible tail. Most of their bodies are covered in a plush, silken fur, with feathers sprouting out along their spines, legs, and tail. Their bones are light and hollow, though are relatively strong despite this. Quetzotalus are strong fliers, as well. Their broad wings also act as forelimbs, small dexterous hands attached to them. They use these to crawl along the forest floors, grip to limbs, sometimes climb, and hold onto prey. Their legs are strong, their feet having three toes each. Two of the toes are shorter, with smaller talons for gripping. The third is a large, sharp talon used for delivering devastating kicks. These raptors live mostly in forests and jungles, and generally reach a maximum height of 6 feet at the top of their heads. Some, however, never grow much larger than their juvenile stage. Quetzotalus males and females are virtually indistinguishable. The only difference between the two is the amount of feathers on their heads. Males have an additional crest on their heads. The species as a whole generally has bright, vivid markings and patterns.
Species designed by Cookedsteak.
◘Breeding and young◘
Quetzotalus aren't monogamous, though they can be from time to time. They will seek out a mate several times per year. Once a mate is found, the female, or queen, will lay up to 4 eggs at a time. However, it is possible that each egg could contain a twin. This is a very -very- rare occurrence, and the twin will be very similar to it's sibling. On average, a queen will only lay 1-2 eggs at a time. Both parents will tend to the eggs until they hatch. Once the kits emerge, the father often times leaves. The only time he stays with her and the kits is when they are part of the same flock, or are life-mates.
The kits are relatively helpless for the first few weeks. Much like both feline and birds, they are born with their eyes sealed. However, their mothers do not produce milk. They feed their young much like other birds will. For the first couple months, this require regurgitated meals. Afterwards, the mother will tear small bits of meat for her kits. Once the kits are around 6 months old, they are learning to fly and hunt on their own. Even without the ability to fly, they can climb and will explore around their nest site.
It takes two years for the kits to reach full adulthood. Though the mother stops caring for them after they learn to fly. The kits either roam to find, or form, a new flock. Or will join the mother's flock.
Rules:
• Please do not copy or claim as your own.
• Do not take off site.
• Customs will be open from time to time.
What are Quetzotalus?:
Quetzolatus are a specialized species of raptor. They are mostly bird-like, though possess some feline qualities. Their heads, for instance, are very similar to cheetahs, and they have a long, flexible tail. Most of their bodies are covered in a plush, silken fur, with feathers sprouting out along their spines, legs, and tail. Their bones are light and hollow, though are relatively strong despite this. Quetzotalus are strong fliers, as well. Their broad wings also act as forelimbs, small dexterous hands attached to them. They use these to crawl along the forest floors, grip to limbs, sometimes climb, and hold onto prey. Their legs are strong, their feet having three toes each. Two of the toes are shorter, with smaller talons for gripping. The third is a large, sharp talon used for delivering devastating kicks. These raptors live mostly in forests and jungles, and generally reach a maximum height of 6 feet at the top of their heads. Some, however, never grow much larger than their juvenile stage. Quetzotalus males and females are virtually indistinguishable. The only difference between the two is the amount of feathers on their heads. Males have an additional crest on their heads. The species as a whole generally has bright, vivid markings and patterns.
Species designed by Cookedsteak.
◘Breeding and young◘
Quetzotalus aren't monogamous, though they can be from time to time. They will seek out a mate several times per year. Once a mate is found, the female, or queen, will lay up to 4 eggs at a time. However, it is possible that each egg could contain a twin. This is a very -very- rare occurrence, and the twin will be very similar to it's sibling. On average, a queen will only lay 1-2 eggs at a time. Both parents will tend to the eggs until they hatch. Once the kits emerge, the father often times leaves. The only time he stays with her and the kits is when they are part of the same flock, or are life-mates.
The kits are relatively helpless for the first few weeks. Much like both feline and birds, they are born with their eyes sealed. However, their mothers do not produce milk. They feed their young much like other birds will. For the first couple months, this require regurgitated meals. Afterwards, the mother will tear small bits of meat for her kits. Once the kits are around 6 months old, they are learning to fly and hunt on their own. Even without the ability to fly, they can climb and will explore around their nest site.
It takes two years for the kits to reach full adulthood. Though the mother stops caring for them after they learn to fly. The kits either roam to find, or form, a new flock. Or will join the mother's flock.
