[OC] Birds from Hell

[u/COD_IWfan]

One of the most horrifying creatures on the planet: Grimdark Vultures or Slaughterfowl(Vultur Carnifex). This avian's beak is meant specifically to shear through flesh.

Physical traits: At a wingspan of 4.5-6m and a weight of 38-48kg, they are not impressive. But what is impressive is their traits. Their beak has lost weight and become basically one giant axe/tooth, meant to shear through flesh and swallow bones. Their claws are partially hollow too, all to save weight. Like bald vultures, their heads are featherless.

Prey and predation: Slaughterfowl prey on small animals, carrion and injured animals in mobs. They are not hunted much, due to a low meat to risk value but many creatures can hunt one. But since they are social creatures who live in mobs of 20-30 specimens, this is hard to do. If they are going for live prey they often eat the prey alive, a brutal behavior but faster than killing.

Reproduction:During mating season they reunite in massive mobs of 50-100 specimens where they pick mates. They mate then they go to a cliffside to raise their young. The young of the Slaughterfowl already is indipendent at 2 months age and they immiediately join a group.

Habitats: Mountain Ranges, Deserts and Plains. Tropical forests are seldom visited due to difficulty of movement.

Senses and intelligence: Their poor hearing is made for phenomal smell and good sight. They are moderately intelligent creatures

[u/Capable_Strategy_233]

You really should be asking yourself what if these things get rabies

[u/COD_IWfan → u/Capable_Strategy_233]

If these things get rabies and you have a gun on you the bullet's for you