reunintaka

Reunintaka is a fictional bird species described in worldbuilding material for the Archipelago of Damaris. The name refers to a monotypic genus, Reunintaka, with the sole species Reunintaka reunata. In this imagined ecosystem, encounters with reunintaka are described as rare and culturally significant.

Taxonomy and description: The genus Reunintaka is monotypic. Reunata, the species, is a medium-sized passerine, about 38–46 cm long, with a wingspan of roughly 60–75 cm. The plumage is an iridescent emerald-green with coppery edging on the secondary feathers, and a short crest that often stands upright during courtship. In both sexes, plumage is similar, though females may appear slightly duller in shade.

Habitat and range: Reunintaka is endemic to the Archipelago of Damaris, primarily on the forested coasts of islands such as Kestir and Lomar, from sea level to around 400 meters elevation. It favors mangrove-adjacent forests and tall closed-canopy woodlands, where it nests in tree cavities and forages in the mid-canopy.

Behavior and ecology: Reunintaka is omnivorous, feeding on small fish, crustaceans, fruit, and seeds. It forms irregular flocks and uses a complex vocal repertoire for pair bonding and territorial defense. Clutch size is typically 2–3 eggs, with an incubation period of 16–18 days and a fledging period of 28–30 days. In this fictional setting, threats include habitat loss and introduced predators; conservation notes describe habitat restoration and the establishment of protected areas.