Faltarnos

Faltarnos are young bird wyverns that inhabit forests and deserts.

Physiology
Faltarnos are small Bird Wyverns that resemble dromaeosaurids. They are covered in brown feathers from head to tail. Their tail ends in a small, feathered tail fan. The sides of Faltarnos sport large feathers that run-up to the side of its head. Their head is tan, with yellow eyes. Their nostrils lead to a small nasal cavity on top of its head, which gets larger the more air is inhaled. They possess long claws and can walk on their knuckles. They possess a long, sickle-shaped claw on each foot.

Behavior
Faltarnos are aggressive pack hunters, hunting under the guidance of a Great Faltarnos. They are usually seen on two legs, but can occasionally switch to a quadrupedal stance.

Abilities
Aside from their ability to switch between the bipedal and quadrupedal stances, Faltarnos can suck up air into the nasal cavity on top of its head. They can then expel this air back through their nostril at high speeds to damage foes.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Bird Feet
 * Infraorder: Runner Wyvern
 * Family: Faltarnos

Habitat Range
Faltarnos has been spotted in forests and deserts.

Ecological Niche
Faltarnos isn't high on the food chain whatsoever, having to resort to hunting small monsters such as Apceros and Kestodon. They are prey for many predators, such as Rathalos, Tigrex, and Deviljho.

Biological Adaptations
They are able to walk on both two legs and four legs. Their nostrils lead to a nasal cavity on the tops of their heads. They store air within these nasal cavities, which they can then expel out of their nostrils at high speeds.

Trivia

 * Faltarnos' concept came from the idea of a raptorial Bird Wyvern and a Fanged Wyvern being combined.
 * The Faltarnos' bulge at the top of its head was inspired by nasal cavities of Cystophora cristata, better known as the hooded seal.