MICKEN
Mickens (mĭc-kens) are small flightless birds native to the jungles of Kiah. They live primarily underground to hide themselves and their eggs from threats. The Micken has adaptations that help it thrive in the dirt and above based on their roles:
- A curved beak for males to dig holes, a pointed beak for females to grab insects.
- Mole-like claws for males to navigate through dirt, three-toed feet for females to grab on to prey and run fast from predators.
- Males have more saturated feathers to attract mates.
- Hollow eyes help them see in the dark.
- The tail helps them slither in smaller spaces and trick other worm-like prey.
Mickens only go to the surface to seek mates or scavenge. Their only strength is their powerful legs, for their tiny arms are useless. When they encounter a predator, females can sometimes outrun them and seek a hole. Because they can’t run that well, males can dig a hole fast enough before predators get them. Most of the time, Mickens are disadvantaged if they’re not paying attention to their surroundings, for they get easily distracted.
Mickens can lay up to 12 brown eggs every year. However, they take a year to hatch, meaning they have to keep their eggs protected for that long. Females are usually the ones watching them. Predators who are good diggers can get to the eggs as well. That’s why there aren’t a lot of Mickens.
Before the Blight, Mickens used to be in many different colors: blue, red, orange, yellow, green, black (rare), and white (rare). Now the dominant color is crimson and blush red. Since the Blight, Mickens became very territorial. Don’t let their small size trick you. A Xero wouldn’t want to come too close.
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