Southern Emerald Shortwing

Breed name: Southern Emerald Shortwing

Bird inspiration: Black-breasted Puffleg Hummingbird

Class: Shortwing

Subclass: Mini

Overview
These tiny shortwings are found in tropical forests. Roaming in family herds 5-10 strong, they forage for fruits, nuts, & flora along the forest floor. Overall, emeralds are friendly and quite docile. They are rarely kept on ranches, due to their varied diet and need for extensive foraging territory. They may occasionally choose to stay near human settlements, however, owing to their social nature.

Coloration and Conformation
Never taller than 9.5 hands at the shoulder, these pegasi are extraordinarily small. Their bodies are primarily black or dark grey, with iridescent green feathers at their crest, chest, and hindquarters. The characteristic white feathers on their legs are soft to the touch and particularly fluffy, making them desirable for the creation of quilted riding gear.