Hydrid Seraph

==Seraph ==
A rare, subdominant avian life form born when certain bird species with human genetics breed: named “Seraphs”, after the popular term for angels due to their indicative wings and anthropological traits. Not to be mistake for as the common Harpies, or Sirens.
==Description==
Seraphs tend to have gaunt arms and legs, and long tails connected to large, compact bodies. Their characteristic fidgety behavior was shown to be due to their natural desire to remain in motion. The wings are large and have low wing loadings; Seraphs have incredibly strong wing muscles and are amongst the strongest fliers of all avian beasts. They are also highly maneuverable in flight.
The plumage abundance of breed is variable. Seraphs originating from granivorous species tend to have dull, sparse down, with a few exceptions; whereas the frugivorous descended have brightly colored, ample fluff. Darkly tinted birds (e.x. Ravens, crows, some hawks) give birth to monochromatic, featherless offspring who lack plumage everywhere but on the wings. In addition to bright colors, Seraphs may sport crests or other ornamentation. 
Seraphs have adapted to most of the habitats available on the planet. The largest number of species is found in tropical forests and woodlands. These species may be arboreal, terrestrial or semiterrestrial. Various species also inhabit savannas, grasslands, deserts, temperate woodlands and forests, mangrove forests, and even the barren sands and gravels of atolls, though these are very rare. Seraphs, when first born, automatically change their physical appearance to adapt to that of the outside world. Dangerous deputized breeds are often equipped with gills, scales, and extra eyes or appendages. Seraphs wearing such qualities are branded with a descriptive word in front of the word “Seraph”. Golden Seraphs shed golden skins every four years, zealous Seraphs have four legs and resemble phoenixes. The most common are:Hydric  – concerning waterMetallic  – concerning metalAerem  – concerning airIgnis – concerning fireTerra – concerning earthMost Seraphs are omnivores and scavengers, preferring already dead animals over killing anything themselves. Highly gluttonous and territorial, it is uncommon to site more than a few Seraphs within miles of one another if not connected sexually, or in heritage.Seraphs build relatively flimsy nests from discarded bones and other debris, which may be placed in trees, on ledges, or on the ground, depending on preference. They give birth to live offspring. No date has been set for the broods to reach maturity, because Seraphs giving birth to living offspring is unheard of. Seraphs have statically been known to live age wise forever, but often their curious natures force them into life-threatening situations that result in premature death. A pair of tubes located in their esophagus allows them to emit high frequency sounds detectable only by some canines and species of equated hearing. 
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