Birds are one of two major groups of flying archosaurs. They are distinguished from pterosaurs (see Imps and Wyverns) by their unique branching feathers instead of a hair-like body covering. These feathers have allowed birds to develop a unique type of wing which can fold tightly against the body, is less resistant to damage, and can be controlled by the movement of specialized feathers. Not all of the feathered archosauria can fly and these so-called "flightless birds" are not included in this section (see other sections, especially Ratites and Sea Life.)
Bird of Prey Race Template
Dimensions
Size: -4.5 Mass: 11 kg (24 pounds) Length: 0.6 m (24 inches) Reach: 0.3 m (12 inches) Stride: 0.3 m (12 inches)Abilities
Strength: 3 Regeneration: 2 Flight: 2 Detection: 2 Stealth: 2Disabilities
Thumbless: 2Limbs
Primary Limbs: 0 Secondary Limbs: 2 Other Limbs: 3Natural Armor
Absorption: 0 Cover: 0Natural Weapons
Reach: 0.3 m (12 inches) Sharpness: -1PPV: 30
Pest Bird Race Template
Dimensions
Size: -11 Mass: 1.2 kg (39 ounces) Length: 0.4 m (16 inches) Reach: 0.2 m (8 inches) Stride: 0.2 m (8 inches)Abilities
Strength: 2 Regeneration: 2 Flight: 1 Detection: 1 Acrobatics: 1Disabilities
Thumbless: 2Limbs
Primary Limbs: 0 Secondary Limbs: 2 Other Limbs: 3Natural Armor
Absorption: 0 Cover: 0Natural Weapons
Reach: 0.2 m (8 inches) Sharpness: -4PPV: 5
Typical Bird Sketch
Suggested Specific Archosaur Data
BIRDS: length mass Archaeopteryx ??? 70-370g Bustards 45-120cm 1.0-18kg Condor 110cm 14kg Vulture 53-115cm 1.5-10kg? Swans 115-155cm 6.5?-16kg Geese 50-110cm ??? Ducks 30-85cm ??? Cranes 90-140cm ??? Stork 86-115cm ??? Whaleheaded Stork 100-200cm ??? Marabou Stork 150cm ??? Albatrosses 83-135cm ??? Crows 45-55cm ??? Bustards 45-120cm 1.0-18kg Condor 110cm 14kg Vulture 53-115cm 1.5-10kg? Swans 115-155cm 6.5?-16kg Geese 50-110cm ??? Ducks 30-85cm ??? Cranes 90-140cm ??? Stork 86-115cm ??? Whaleheaded Stork 100-200cm ??? Marabou Stork 150cm ??? Albatrosses 83-135cm ??? Crows 45-55cm ??? Raven 64cm ??? Secretary Bird 125-160cm ??? Falcons 25-50cm ??? Gyr Falcon 51-58cm ??? Wild Turkey 86-122cm ??? Eagles 30-100cm ???