Slanos

Slanos are Wingdrakes native to the Coastal Mangrove

Physiology
Slanos are small Wingdrakes with a scaly, light gray underside. Their hide is covered in pink and red feathers. Their head is bird-like with a bill similar to those of spoonbill's, albeit with small spines lining the top. They have black eyes. Their tails end in a small tail fan. Their feet are webbed and possess small talons.

Behavior
Slanos are docile until provoked. Slanos feed on algae and are often seen wading through water, filter-feeding.

Abilities
Slanos can spit balls of water at foes. They can also strike with their hard bills.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Wingdrake
 * Suborder: Odd Bill Drake
 * Family: Slanos

Habitat Range
Slanos exclusively lives in the Coastal Mangrove.

Ecological Niche
Slanos are low on the food chain, being Wingdrakes.

Biological Adaptations
Slanos feed on algae and do so by wading through shallow water and sweeping the partly opened bill from side to side. They also store water in special pouches in their throat.

Trivia

 * Slanos is based on spoonbills.