Common Plains Shortwing

Breed name: Common Plains Shortwing

Bird inspiration: Chickadee

Class: Shortwing

Subclass: Standard

Overview
These are fairly standard shortwings, found in many areas. Hardy, with good temperaments, they’re used primarily for rural work like farming and logging. Like all shortwings, they are unable to truly fly, but are good at gliding over short distances. This can be exceptionally handy in hilly areas.

In addition to their mellow personalities and hardworking nature, plains shortwings have striking, bold markings that make them appealing to land-bound entertainers. Their large white patches are easily colored with chalk, and they're calm enough to tolerate the dressing-up when they're preparing to go into a new town.

Coloration and Conformation
The majority of a plains shortwing will be tanor gold and white, with bold black markings around the face, back, and wings. These pegs are steady and good-tempered, with very little aggression observed, even in large herds.