Dune-Hopper Longwing

Breed name: Dune-Hopper Longwing

Bird inspiration: unknown

Class: Longwing

Subclass: Short-hop

Overview
Traditionally, these pegs are owned and flown by nomads in the Sentomia Desert, where the breed originated. This is still predominantly where they're found, though their slender build and pale gold coloring has gained them some popularity among coastal breeders. These pegasi can be extremely picky about who they will bear in flight. If they dislike a rider, they have been known to roll - either on the ground or in mid-air - to get rid of them.

Coloration and Conformation
Dune-hoppers are classically pale gold or silver-grey, with few if any markings. Compared to some of their coastal cousins, their wings are short, though they are still perfectly capable of flying with a passanger, and may even carry a relatively heavy load, if only for short distances.

Some nomadic groups have been known to decorate their pegs, leading to the impression that this breed is exceptionally vain - which may or may not be true. Special reflective decorations may be hung on their wings, tails, and neck to give them some protection from the sun.