beaktas
Beaktas is a fictional genus of seabirds used in speculative zoology and worldbuilding. It is not recognized in any real-world taxonomy, but appears in various fictional settings as a distinct lineage of coastal birds characterized by an elongated, hooked beak and adaptable foraging strategies. In most depictions, beaktas are medium-sized, roughly 35 to 45 centimeters long, with plumage that ranges from slate gray to brown and a pale throat patch in some species.
Physical characteristics commonly cited include a long, decurved bill suited for catching small fish and crustaceans,
Habitat and distribution within fictional worlds place beaktas on island archipelagos and along cliff-backed coastlines. They
Ecology and behavior in common worldbuilding treatments emphasize social structure, with pairs or small family groups
Etymology commonly links the name to the characteristic beak, with beaktas serving as a convenient illustrative