Mockiwi

The Mockiwi is a bird-like predator and the type species of the Mockiwi family. As it is the first Mockiwi to be found, it is ultimately what made up the family's namesake.

Appearance
The Mockiwi is a large, two-legged carnivorous creature who fills in the niche more seem in common Red Bulborb. Its body is covered in yellow, hair-like feathers that evolved from more versatile feathers when its kind used to fly. It has a large, duck-like beak with no teeth, and it stands on two sturdy legs with brown, two-toed feet.

Behavior
Mockiwis are considered aggressive, solitary creatures despite their seemingly bird-like ancestry. Noted by Captain Olimar, it spends much of its time resting, becoming more active when hungry and out hunting for food.

Ground-dwellers, the Mockiwi makes shallow dens in softer soil, using its large beak and hardened toes for digging. These dens are coined as "birdholes", and can seemingly house a surprisingly large amount of Mockiwi.