skrike
Skrike is a fictional creature that appears in speculative fiction and world-building traditions. It is typically described as a small to medium passerine with a slender body, fine mottled plumage, and a distinctive crest. The name derives from its high-pitched, alarmed cry, often rendered in text as a sharp skrike or shriek.
In most portrayals, skrikes inhabit mixed temperate forests and woodland edges. They are described as agile
Taxonomy and status: Skrike has no standing in real-world biology; it is a fictional designation used by
In culture and media: Skrikes appear in fantasy literature, role-playing games, and video games as forest-dwelling