Flying Bird

Flying Bird
Lifeform
Behavior	Neutral

The so-called Flying Bird, currently only known by this internal name from the game files, subtly graces the skies of the world. First observed in Update 4, this small dragon-like creature often goes unnoticed by the pioneer due to its seamless integration into the environment, adding a subtle yet dynamic presence to the game's diverse ecosystem. Part of the update's new ambient VFX, the Flying Bird is triggered by an automated proximity-based system to spawn them near the pioneer, adding a subtle yet dynamic presence to the game's diverse ecosystem.

Habitat

Flying Birds are predominantly found in lush, verdant environments. Their presence is a common sight in areas like Grass Fields or the Northern Forest, adding to the game's rich and immersive natural scenery.

Appearance

This creature features a sturdy torso that flows into a slightly pronounced head, presenting a silhouette that's as streamlined as it is charming. Its wings, grandiose and wide, flaunt a captivating dance of pinks and oranges, reminiscent of a sunrise over the game's lush biomes.

Its belly, a soft cream, provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant wing hues, rounding out a color scheme that could very well be the envy of the game's flora. A delicate peach graces its robust body, complementing the environmental palette of the Grass Fields and Northern Forest where this creature is often spotted.

Behavior

The Flying Bird is neutral and often observed in larger groups during the day, flying away from and generally ignoring the pioneer. Importantly, these birds cannot be killed nor can the player interact with them, underlining their role as a passive environmental feature in the game. At night, these birds typically become elusive, except for a group of up to 7 birds that consistently accompany the Giant Flying Manta. This special behavior, seen both during the day and at night, highlights their unique relationship with the Manta and adds a fascinating dimension to the skies.

Additionally, Flying Birds appear to be unaffected by Poison Gas, as they are often observed flying through these hazardous clouds, demonstrating a certain resilience or adaptation to the world's environment.

Media appearances

• Seen in a scene from the Update 4 reveal trailer.
• Appear in a segment of the Update 5 reveal trailer.
• The Giant Flying Manta with Flying Birds is captured in a scene from the Update 8 patch notes video.

See also

Giant Flying Manta

Gallery

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  A Giant Flying Manta with a group of Flying Birds, against the sunrise in the Northern Forest.

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  A group of Flying Birds as they navigate through the trees in the Grass Fields.

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  A large group of Flying Birds soaring high in the sky, further away from the pioneer.

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  Two Flying Birds glide over Poison Gas clouds, closer to the pioneer, with clear details visible.

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  At night, Flying Birds are only visible when they are accompanying the Giant Flying Manta.

History

• Patch 0.4.0.0: Introduced

No recorded changes to the Flying Birds have been made since their introduction into the game.