Revision as of 10:32, 1 February 2020

Overview

Common Names: Swoop; Swoops are a family of insectivorous birds known for their ability to catch flying insects in the air. They will make diving pendulum manoeuvres while hunting.

Classification: Bird
Size
Appearance
Sexual Dimorphism
Variance: Swoops display a variety of colours; the most common being a rich blue and gold flecked plumage.

Habitat: Tropical to sub-arctic latitudes, in nearly any biome that contains vertical cliffs, or trees upon which they can nest.
Diet: Insects, some fruits, or seeds.

Social grouping: Small flocks near nesting grounds, Solitary, or Mated pairs.
Temperament: They are generally friendly towards other creatures, and have been tamed for pest control in orchards and gardens.
Intelligence: Animal
Reproduction: A female swoop will make a nest out of clay attached to a tree, cliff, wall, or ledge, and brood 2-4 eggs every spring.

General: some varieties have been domesticated for pest control in orchards.
Resources: Eggs, Feathers, Meat

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