Zoopht - large avians (about the size and shape of an ostrich).

There were two identifiable types of the large avians, with raucous calls and the aggressive manners of predators; brilliantly plumed smaller fliers, a thousand types of what Shawa called "creepy-crawlies," both inland and littoral.

The larger avians were much clumsier; their eating reminded Nicole of animals on Earth.

In the picture three large avians, each with one line wrapped around its body, were flying in formation across a sea.

The communicator was silent for a moment; then Wainright said, "I found no evidence of large avians on the few sites I examined, Doctor.

Outside, in the green region, Richard was met by two large avians who immediately became airborne.