Cukutara

The Cukutara is a small bird-like creature that sticks to the undergrowth. It has a colorful plumage with green upper parts and blue underparts. It has a small blue crest or tufted feathers on the crown. The bare tail is black. It uses its four-parted bill and three tongues to mimic the petals and pistils of a flower to lure in unsuspecting insects that it feeds on. Very surprising, the bird may flee by taking flight if attacked.

It is harmless and tends to avoid People (not human) that come close to it. Despite its name, it is capable of flight, but only for short distances and if sufficiently disturbed. Cukutara can be found in large quantities in dense forests and jungle areas.

Behavior

• The Cukutara's wander around, are passive toward People (not human), but will run and sometimes fly away if a People (not human) sprints near them or attacks them.
• The Cukutara's may feed by themselves or feed in groups and may ignore while busy feeding.