Halger

Halgers are a species of bird native to Bulpus. They are distantly related to Helgrenks.

Anatomy
Halgers have Ostrich like bodies with egg shaped heads atop long saurian necks. Two horns sprout from the top of the head and they have four eyes, two on either side of the head. Their bodies are covered in light brown feathers and they have two long legs with two toes with razor sharp claws. They are used as mounts by the Helgrenks.

Behaviour
Most Halgers are bred in special pens, located in domes seperate of the cities that Helgrenks live in but attached by narrow tunnels. over time they grow special bonds between their riders that is similar to the bonds shared between Tusken raiders and Banthas. They survive on whatever grasses and berries they can find but delight at the chance that they find the carcasses of Syk flyers. The few wild ones left live in caves that act as shelter from Syk flyers and other predators. They can emit a shrill cry from their beaks to warn others in their herds of sudden attacks. Sentries are often posted on ridges in the four cardinal directions and watch out for predators.