Cuyubi

The Cuyubi is a Raptor introduced in Zenith.

Appearance
These raptors are small in stature, and have dark grey skin. They have yellow stripes that run down the entirety of their back. On their head, they have yellow feathers with reflective undersides. They have white underbellies.

Special Abilities
When they raise the feathers on their head and light reflects off of them, it generates a bright flash. They use these flashes to navigate in the dark or to blind would-be predators and prey.

Ecology
These raptors form hunting packs of up to four, sometimes led by an elder Cuyubi, known as an Ace Cuyubi. These packs run through the forests of Veria at night, occasionally letting out flashes of light to get their bearings. During the day, they use the flashes in self defense. These raptors can be pretty vicious, but most of the time they'd rather blind a foe and escape than actually attack.