Glimmerwing Sparrow

Infobox

Glimmerwing Sparrow

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Type	Name
Aliases	Flickerbird
Category	Animal, Bird
Rarity	Common (-2)
Habitat	Grasslands, Plains, Foothills, Light Forests
Size	Small
Social Structure	Flock
Intellect	Low
Speech	No
Diet	Herbivore, Insectivore
Behavior	Skittish, Coordinated
Origin	Natural, Essence Influenced
Traits	Reflective Wings, Coordinated Flock Evasion

“They shimmer like broken light across water, a dance that confuses even the sharpest of predators.”

Sylvan Varra, Naturalist, on a field observation

“Many a Rustspark has flown straight through a flock only to find empty air where prey should be.”

Elara Finch, Hunter, recounting a failed falcon dive

Basic Information:

The Glimmerwing Sparrow is a small bird adapted to life in open landscapes such as grasslands and plains, where it has evolved unique defensive mechanisms to survive predation by the Rustspark Falcon. These birds are known for their iridescent wings that reflect sunlight in dazzling patterns, confusing predators and making targeting difficult. They live in flocks that operate as a single, cohesive unit during flight, enhancing their collective chances of survival.

Reflective Wings:

• The primary adaptation of the Glimmerwing Sparrow is its shimmering, reflective wing feathers. When the flock is in flight, the light from their wings creates a disorienting, shifting pattern that confuses predators, particularly those relying on visual acuity, such as the Rustspark Falcon. This light show is most effective during bright daylight, when sunlight refracts off the wings in a brilliant display.

Coordinated Flock Evasion:

• Glimmerwing Sparrows are capable of rapid, synchronized maneuvers as a group. When a Rustspark Falcon, or any other predator approaches, the flock will abruptly scatter in a burst of coordinated movements, creating the illusion of multiple birds where there may be none. This evasion strategy can sometimes fool even the teleporting falcons, causing them to miss their strike or waste their energy.

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Harvestables:

Iridescent Feathers

• Sought after by artisans for their beauty and used in weaving intricate charms or creating distraction-based magical trinkets.

Lore & Myths:

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• Scholars theorize that the Glimmerwing Sparrow gained its shimmer from drinking water touched by the essence in places of conjunction, binding their survival with its unpredictable nature.

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