Stymphalian Birds
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| - | '''Common Name:''' Stymphalian Bird | + | '''Common Name:''' Stymphalian Bird<br> |
| + | '''Scientific Name:''' Threskiornis stymphaliana | ||
'''Size:''' 36-39½ inches (90-100 cm) | '''Size:''' 36-39½ inches (90-100 cm) | ||
| - | '''Habitat:''' | + | '''Habitat:''' Europe. Found at Lake Stymphalia in Arcadia, Greece |
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| + | '''Status:''' Mythical. '''Global population:''' unknown | ||
'''Diet:''' Humans | '''Diet:''' Humans | ||
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| + | '''Nesting:''' Nesting habits are unknown but probably would be similar to the ibis; The bird nests in tree colonies, often with other large wading birds such as herons. It builds a stick nest and lays 2-3 eggs. Both the male and female take turns in guarding the nest site until the chicks are large enough to defend themselves. In addition, both parents help feed the chicks. | ||
'''Myths, Stories & Legend:''' In Greek mythology, the Stymphalian Birds were vicious birds with beaks of bronze and sharp metallic feathers and were sacred to Ares, the god of war. They had migrated to Lake Stymphalia in Arcadia to escape a pack of wolves the Arabs set loose to kill them, and bred quickly and took over the countryside, destroying local crops and eating the townspeople. Supposedly, their dung was highly toxic. | '''Myths, Stories & Legend:''' In Greek mythology, the Stymphalian Birds were vicious birds with beaks of bronze and sharp metallic feathers and were sacred to Ares, the god of war. They had migrated to Lake Stymphalia in Arcadia to escape a pack of wolves the Arabs set loose to kill them, and bred quickly and took over the countryside, destroying local crops and eating the townspeople. Supposedly, their dung was highly toxic. | ||
The Stymphian Birds in Ancient Greek: '''Στυμφαλίδες ὄρνιθες''' | The Stymphian Birds in Ancient Greek: '''Στυμφαλίδες ὄρνιθες''' | ||
| - | '''Found in Songbird | + | |
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| + | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-birds-of-legend.html Songbird ReMix Birds of Legend]''' | ||
