These medium-sized predators are unusually adapted to both their life on the cliffs and stone, thin mountain ranges, as well as caves underwater near the shallows. Having a long, serpentine body helps them soar the skies as well as the currents and waves. Counting these 4 rare mixes of wings and fins, they can reach high velocities in both ecosystems. This steed is crucial, as their tail is their main weapon. Their tails, as one can see, have long, pointy tips that they use as a whip to catch their prey. While underwater, this whip can be used to stun and kill groups of fish-like species. In the air, however, they require a certain amount of control to give exact hits, killing their targets outright. They also count with an organ similar to a fish's swim bladder, this special organ contains gases that are less dense than their atmosphere. This adaptation might be the key to their great ability to fly and reach high altitudes and, thanks to this, reach bigger prey. This "Air Bladder" has been observed in many other species on this planet. Another odd part of this species might be spikes that can be found on their lower abdomen. Scientists were confused, not knowing the utility of these, till a Young male was observed grinning at these spikes along the stone cliffs. Over the years, these spikes were deemed crucial, as thanks to the constant grinding of these, this species can slowly carve their nest. It is speculated that their young also do this, as many similar cuts and caves have been found underwater. These creatures count with a pouch on their neck. Some specimens have been found with rocks and bits of coral in them, along with minerals. While others have been found with regurgitated organic matter. Thanks to this, a theory has been formed, they use these pouches to carry nest materials, as well as rocks to help them break their food. But the use changes when they are taking care of their young in their nest still. They count with both feathers and scales similar to those of a shark. Adults count on more feathers, which helps to protect their skin from the cold temperatures resulting from being so high. These feathers are coated with a hydrophobic substance that their skin secretes naturally. Their "false face" as some started to call it, e.g., their crown of feathers that counts with an eye pattern, and large beak, have been seen to have many functions. The first one is deterring ambush depredators from above. This adaption also helps keep younglings away from mistaking one another for prey. The second function is to impress a mate. A big crest with vibrant colors and other high displays comes in handy when it's time to select a mate to start a new generation. The last use of this "fake beak" is dominance. As they need to nest off these high, rock formations that sprung for the sea for a myriad of reasons, chances are that there are almost to no spots left. For this, they will fight one another. This battle usually ends with a loss. They have been seen curling one another peeking at their opponent and slashing them with their abdomen spikes. The looser, if still alive, loses their nest or retreats and hopes for luck another time. The winner either conserves their spot or manages to secure a nest for the time being, throwing their foe's collection of minerals, bones, and other things that the other might have found endearing to keep. It has been concluded that, thanks to their varied and colorful arrange of prey, males of these species and those who follow, are more vibrant. However, this varied diet consists of smaller, less caloric, and nutrient-valuable prey. Meanwhile, Females and others opt for bigger prey, which contains more fat and protein instead. This explains why the Females of this species are bigger and duller colored. Biologists and scientists studying this species have no idea if there are different genders. Most specimens that have been found were already dead, and no variation could be seen, or straight-up bones. However, it has been seen that mostly the bigger individuals lay their eggs. Thanks to this, and them being so bird-like in other areas, the separation by genders is being used in the current moment until further study. A scientist has already submitted a theory that maybe hormonal changes happen thanks to their diet or when their breeding period starts.
