Wallarin
Wallarin is a small, flightless bird native to the fictional continent of Aeridor. It belongs to the order of Anseriformes, a group that includes ducks, geese, and swans, though Wallarin exhibit unique adaptations to their terrestrial lifestyle. Their bodies are stout and compact, covered in dense, iridescent plumage that ranges in color from deep emerald to sapphire blue, providing excellent camouflage in the dense undergrowth of Aeridor's temperate rainforests. Wallarin possess strong, muscular legs with broad, clawed feet, ideal for navigating the forest floor and digging for their primary food source: tubers and subterranean insects.
These birds are primarily solitary, coming together only for a brief mating season. They communicate through