Paradise Drake

World: Land Type
Paradise Drake is a small, tropical species. It's sleek, bipedal and covered in colorful, shiny plumage, due to which the species is often nicknamed "jungle jewels". The striking appearance is very sought after by the higher classes, therefore the Drakes are often captured from the wild and kept as expensive pets. They're quite difficult pets though, as they tend to knock things they don't like over, and hoard shiny objects such as jewelery, mirrors and kitchen tools. From the other hand, they turn out to be very patient with human children often pulling their oddly shaped feathers in curiosity, and attempting to ride on their backs.

The plumage of males plays a bigger role in mating rituals. By shaking their crests and tails, they attempt to grab attention of nearby females (which lack the long "appendages" sprouting from feathers). The more sparkling, the better. Paradise Drakes build nests on larger, stronger trees able to support their weight. They use their claws on their wings to hold onto branches safely. The eggs of the Drakes are a bright, pink color.

Paradise Drakes are known of their unique yet cruel hunting technique. They can breathe a weak fire and use it against their prey which is eaten when it's still alive and burning. Of course, this method doesn't work on fish which they catch either with jaws or clawed arms.