Wildlife of Earthdawn -- Bob Bird

The Bob Bird (Birdus bobus), is commonly heard throughout the forests of Earthdawn. Showing a distinct preference for heavily wooded areas, this charismatic bird often brings some joy into the lives of weary travellers, who drift off to the deep "Bob, Bob" calls of this bird, and are awoken at first light by the raucous squawks of this bird.

Little is known of the breeding or biology of this bird, due to its secretive nature. It seems reluctant to share details of its breeding with researchers, preferring to shroud itself in secrecy. When confronted with challenging situations, it also has the ability to perform elaborate dodging and weaving manoeuvres, in order to avoid the focus of attention. Dietary research has shown that this unique bird has a distinct preference for glazed blueberry cheesecake vine (Vinus blueberricus), and it is postulated that river weed may also form an important part of its diet.

Mating in the bob bird is a rarely observed process. On the very few occasions which it has been observed, it was seen to consist of a three step process. Initially, the bird approaches the female in order to gauge her response to him. If the bird is a potential candidate, the male Bob bird then tries to pacify her with offerings of the wine vine (Vinus blottous), in order that she will become tipsy and subsequently flirty. If this succeeds, the Bob bird makes his move and secures a mate. An alternative mating strategy also observed, is to take a potential mate to a zoo, upon which the female, being turned on by the other animals, becomes sufficiently flirty as to make a move on the male, of her own accord.

Unfortunately, this paucity of information is all that is known of the secretive Bob bird. If you have any observations of this creature or would simply like to ask any questions, contact Azril, c/o Nethermancers, Inc.

Azril Darkspell,
Nethermancer and Ecologist.

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