Peko-peko/Legends

Peko-pekos were large, strong reptavians, whose raucous squawks carried over long distances. They were native to the Gungan swamps of Naboo. Another breed lived on Nal Hutta. The feathers of the peko-peko albatross were used in the construction of Reinforced Insulated Sheath armor.Publish 4
Impressively sized specimens were known as "Giant Peko-Pekos."
==Characteristics==
Peko-pekos congregated in large flocks but generally traveled in pairs and mated for life. Both male and female had beautiful indigo-sapphire plumage, and both were the same size. Peko-pekos had powerful wings and fairly toxic skin and feathers. Most animals left peko-pekos alone, as their toxins caused sharp stomach pains, severe vomiting, and occasional deaths. Not all animals were susceptible, however. Ironically, the peko-peko's blood contained antivenin for glie-based poisons. They had keen eyesight, clawed wings to help them climb, and a powerful beak that could crush even the hardest of nuts.The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
Besides nuts, the peko-peko ate kaadu eggs and small creatures. Certain nuts and seeds would not germinate unless they passed through the peko-peko's gastrointestinal system. They were preyed upon by tusk cats.
The peko-peko nested in the high hollows of trees. The female laid two eggs at a time. Both partners cared for hatchlings. Peko-peko couples are formed for life, and each couple lives in its private area, removed from the others. According to Naboo folklore, the rare sight of more than two peko-pekos flying together was a good omen. The Nook diner on Coruscant served peko peko egg omelets.
Skilled mimics, they imitated perfectly the sounds of many other animals. Easily taught to talk in captivity, they were a favorite pet of both Gungans and Naboo.
The Alsakan outlaw Cornelius Evazan conducted experiments on peko-pekos which resulted in the creation of the mutated Toxic peko-peko.
The peko-peko's skin is toxic, and most predators leave it alone. Sentient hunters prey on the peko-peko to harvest the amazing anti-venin the animal secretes. Peko-peko meat was comestible. The cookbook Essential Cooking Skills detailed how to best cook that meat.
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==Behind the scenes==
Concept artist Terryl Whitlatch developed the peko-peko's coloring from the terrestrial peacock and the hyacinth macaw. Its peculiar beak was designed to crack open large coconut-sized nuts. It has claws on its wings, like the South American hoatzin, which gives the bird added mobility in the treetop canopies of Naboo.
==Appearances==
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*Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization 
*Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace junior novelization
*Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace video game
*Star Wars: Yoda's Challenge Activity Center
*Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier
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*Empire 20
*Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine
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*Fate of the Jedi: Ascension 
===Non-canon appearances===
*Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
*The Art of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
*Secrets of Naboo
*The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
*Star Wars Galaxies: The Total Experience: Prima Official Game Guide
*Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Guide: Prima Official Game Guide
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*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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*Star Wars Galaxies - General 3D artist & UI, by SWG 2D/3D Artist Christine Chugon
Category:Creatures of Naboo
Category:Creatures of unspecified diet
Category:Flying creatures
Category:Food creatures
Category:Reptavians
Category:Species of undefined sentience
Category:Swamp creatures