Red-Shouldered Strider

Breed name: Red-Shouldered Strider

Bird inspiration: Red-Winged Blackbird

Class: Broadwing

Subclass: Heavy

Overview
Very few pilots want to ride a strider, for the simple reason that it has black wings, which is considered bad luck. They are hot-blooded and excitable, incredibly intelligent, and can have a mischievous streak, making them difficult to keep unless they want to be kept. Found primarily on flat, grassy islands in the north, there are some farmers in those areas that will capture fledglings and clip their wings, putting them to use as work beasts when shortwings are in short supply.

Coloration and Conformation
Striders are primarily black, with only the red and yellow markings on their wings. When mixed with other breeds, they may feature coat coloration like pinto or dapples.