Creature:Raptorel

Raptorels are large, bird-like creatures that inhabit the planet Xuz Fareh.

Description
Raptorels are large creatures, with a wingspan of nearly 3 meters (~10 feet) and a weight that oscillates between 40 and 50 kilograms (~88-110 pounds). They posess long and bulky beaks with spikes on them, which allow them to crush the bones of their victims. They have large, feathered wings and medium-sized, strong legs with clawed bird feet. Their tail is short and consists of a bunch of feathers. Their feathers are white and bright orange.

Behavior
Raptorels are omnivorous animals, though they prefer meat over vegetables. Raptorels hunt in packs with up to 5 individuals. They swarm on medium-sized herbivore herds (eg: Grinklers) and raid on them, grabbing them with their claws and taking them alive. Then, they proceed to either mercylessly crush them with their beaks or drop them from heights (though this technique is risky, as the prey might be stolen by other flying predators, like Aerocauls and other Raptorels) in order to kill them. Raptorels in a same pack don't usually fight between them for food, unless there isn't enough for everyone; they will, however, defend their prey furiously from other packs. If they can't find enough prey, Raptorels will either feed on fruits to complete their diet or fight between them for prey.

Ecology
Raptorels are predators that are located high in the food chain, rivaling with the Stroths and outclassed by predators like Wildcarnagers, Fontis and Jawwhorls. Some of their prey include young Grinklers, Aerocauls and, before their civilization, the Llurebleg. After the latter developed their civilization and sat over them in the food chain, the Raptorels stopped hunting them as often, though they still raid cities and feed on the citizens occasionally (if they manage to surpass the security system, that is).

Taxonomy
Raptorels haven't been officialy classified yet. Due to their external appearance, it's very probable they're prey birds.