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I feel that the "gathering" of the eyes should be slightly more thoroughly described, with it being mentioned that the developmental "eye line" has essentially compressed into a tight and slightly asymmetrical zig-zag.

"developmental wackiness" also sounds a little too lay to me. maybe "developmental peculiarities" would be more fitting there.

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Is there any competition with other flying fauna like the Rosybeak Phyler, Vermisnapper, Robynsnapper, Gryphler, etc. Basically bird-like flying plents and skysnappers.

Ferries are specifically mentioned to produce berries that are only conspicuous to this group (appearing purple to most fauna but having additional color in the uv spectrum, like how most mammals can't see red berries but primates can), so there's sufficient niche partitioning. And there's a lot of insectalogues (count-wise, even if they aren't super biodiverse) so there's gonna be a lot of insectivores.


The rosybeak phlyer does not eat seeds directly and its prey list does not appear to include burrowing grubs.

The vermisnapper is not really a significant competitor as it is entirely carnivorous and specializes specifically for vermees.

The robynsnapper is not really a significant competitor as it is entirely carnivorous (why is it named after a robin when it is nothing like one?).

The gryphler is a seed specialist and therefore not really a significant competitor. Gryphlers also mostly forage on the ground for fallen seeds while the ferry quail can feed directly from trees.

A species capable of feeding from several different food sources is capable of competing and co-existing with tons of species that specialize in each individual component of its diet.

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The robynsnapper is not really a significant competitor as it is entirely carnivorous (why is it named after a robin when it is nothing like one?).

I was probably struggling to make a name for it at the time. It's a relatively small flying insectivore with vaguely birdlike feet and two vaguely birdlike legs, and an underside of a drastically different color from the back, like an American robin.

I'm gonna be making an additional image of a baby

I have added the baby.

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Ferry Quail
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: (Volucris frugivorus)
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Quail Raptor
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Slightly larger in size, more defined color pattern, more specified arrangement of eyestrils, more streamlined body, better flight capabilities, no longer capable of echolocation, young are more altricial
• Internal?: Stamina that is capable of flying across the ocean
• Behavioral/Mental?: Lives where sun-loving purple trees are available, communicates with a call that sounds like a door creaking, lays eggs in nest in trees

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: (If yes, list why) Already taken care of

Habitat: Darwin Bush, Dorite Rocky, Dorite Chaparral, Dorite Subtropical Woodland, Darwin Highboreal, North Darwin Rocky, North Darwin Highvelt, Darwin Veldt, North Darwin Plains, Central Darwin Rocky, South Darwin Highvelt, South Darwin Rocky, South Darwin Plains, South Darwin Chaparral, South Darwin Subtropical Woodland, South Darwin Temperate Woodland, Central Wallace Veldt, Wallace Plains, Wallace Volcanic, Wallace Bush, Wallace Chaparral, Verserus Rocky, Central Wallace Highboreal, Verserus Highvelt, West Wallace Veldt, Raptor Plains, Raptor Veldt, Raptor Chaparral, Raptor Highvelt, Raptor Volcanic, Raptor Highboreal, Iituem Plains Archipelago, Martyk Temperate Woodland Archipelago, Koseman Temperate Woodland, Vivus Highboreal, Vivus Rocky; Atmosphere (Troposphere) while crossing stretches of water
Type?: 3/3
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: No

Size: 30 cm
Same as Ancestor?: No, see External Changes
Within range?: Yes
Exception?: No

Support: Endoskeleton (Chitin)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Diet: Omnivore
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?:

Respiration: Active (Microlungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation: Endotherm (Feathers)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?: N/A

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Hard-Shelled Eggs in Nests)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Just Right in that it says what needs to be said
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Approved