Gûyra Hatã - The name comes from the Tupi-Guarani language and could be translated as "strong bird".
Despite its avian look, this species is not a bird but a divergent branch of endothermic archosaurs. Its feathers evolved for warmth and visual signaling, not flight, with dense, oily down that gives it a fur-like appearance. The macaw-like beak is built for power. It cracks nuts and rocks to access sap and fungi, then breaks and draws out nutrients rather than chewing. Its body fat serves as both energy storage and a shock absorber for heavy landings, while flexible shoulder rotation allows it to grip trunks and climb rocky terrain with ease. Its four elongated tail feathers are not for balance. Each is independently controlled and used for communication and swatting away insects.
Found in wild or capable of domestication, this creature reflects a design grounded on speculative evolution, functional anatomy, and production-ready execution. From silhouette studies and skeletal analyses to surface development and final details, I tried to ensure that every creative choice was supported by biological logic.