-Horns are ear tufts that can vibrate to alert other Skywings of threats, but also for territorial signaling, simple codes, and bonding. (Found in peacocks, it’s called train-rattling!) Tradeoff: Takes a lot of energy to make it loud for far away messages. -Syrinx organ together with their mouth compiles accurate mimicry. Elders are best at this as the organ is fully formed. -High aspect ratio wings: great for reducing drag, dynamic soaring, quick diving, long distance, and stability. Worse for: cluttered environments, high-speed pursuits, and quick take offs. -Though they are not the fastest fliers they have the best vision with their large eyes— 20/2 (only needs 20 feet what a human would need 2 feet to see clearly). They do not have night vision. -Extra feathers at talons are a genetic trait called ptilopody found in high altitude Skywings. -Due to their range of vocal frequencies, Skywings have developed a natural communication with birds through generations. The birds inform Skywings of food, threats, and other things and in return the Skywings protect, befriend, and feed them. -Much like crows, Skywings are advanced more quickly in social constructs and puzzles. Elders are especially wise and give the best advice you can find in the two continents. Tradeoff: They are prone to overthinking, unhappiness, and mental illness.
Song: BirdBoy's Eastern Phoebe [Click, Space, Arrow] Extra Facts About Skywings: -The other tribes now see them as incompetent & untrustworthy since the tyranny, decadence and fall of Scarlet. The dragons her arena and greed killed were not quickly forgotten. -Many are even intimidated and fearful of Skywings, avoiding them or harassing them. -Skywings' reckless and ambitious nature leads many to try and make up to the other tribes in ways that may hurt their own tribe. They turned into generous givers. Queen Ruby is setting a good example of selflessness, yet still many dangerously empty themselves to those who they will never gain trust from. -There is a terrifying group of banished Scarlet-followers called "Sky Kingdom Protectors". They live in the southern scavenger den, putting the inventiveness of the scavengers to good use. There has been reports of missing twin and triplet eggs (1 Skywing, 3 Rainwing, 1 Hivewing, and 1 Silkwing), many suspect the Protectors.
