【Illusory Realm Creature Chronicle】No.004_Wooden Bell Bird
Birds／Wind Bell Family
Rarity
★★★☆☆
Danger Level
☆☆☆☆☆
Friendliness
★★★☆☆
Appearance Features
The Wooden Bell Bird is a small-bodied bird species, measuring about twenty centimeters in length. They possess feathers interwoven with light brown and pale green hues, with several special wooden feather pieces growing at the tips of their tail feathers.
When the wind blows, these feather pieces collide with one another, producing a crisp and pleasant sound, just like wind chimes hanging under the eaves, hence the name.
The wooden feather pieces of adult Wooden Bell Birds become harder with age, and their sounds develop subtle differences, so each Wooden Bell Bird possesses a unique bell tone.
Habitat
Wooden Bell Birds primarily inhabit forest edges, valley woodlands, and areas with large ancient trees.
They prefer high places and often build their nests near the canopy layer.
Dietary Habits
Wooden Bell Birds mainly feed on tree seeds, fruits, and nectar.
They occasionally prey on small insects as well.
Because they enjoy pecking at tree seeds, they often carry seeds to other places during flight, becoming one of the forest's important seed dispersers.
Special Abilities
Wooden Bell Birds can communicate with each other through their bell tones.
Different frequencies of sound represent different messages.
When danger approaches, the entire flock will simultaneously emit rapid bell sounds to warn their companions.
Before the weather changes, the bell tones of Wooden Bell Birds also undergo special changes, so many residents judge the weather through their sounds.
Legend Records
An ancient legend circulates in the forest villages.
If someone hears the crisp bell sound of a Wooden Bell Bird while feeling lost, it means the forest is guiding the way.
As long as one follows the sound forward, they will eventually find the answer they are seeking.
Therefore, the Wooden Bell Bird is also known as the "Forest's Wind Chime".
Fox Observation Journal
This evening, the little boy and I strolled along a forest path.
A gentle breeze blew through the treetops.
Crisp sounds echoed through the air.
The little boy looked up.
"Fox, do you hear the wind chime sound?"
I originally thought it was the sound coming from a nearby village.
Until a small figure flew past among the tree crowns.
It perched on a high branch.
The wooden feather pieces at the tip of its tail feathers gently collided.
Ding-ling.
Ding-ling.
The sound was as crisp as a summer afternoon breeze.
It was a Wooden Bell Bird.
It stood on the branch and sang for a while.
Then it spread its wings and flew toward the depths of the sunset glow.
And that bell sound continued to echo in the forest for a long time.
——《Fox Observation Journal》
Short Story｜The Bell Sound in the Wind
That day, the little boy sat under a large tree in a daze.
The sky was overcast.
Even the wind seemed somewhat quiet.
He didn't know why.
His mood sank along with it.
Just then.
A crisp bell sound suddenly came from afar.
Ding-ling.
Ding-ling.
The sound was light.
Yet exceptionally clear.
The little boy looked up.
He saw a Wooden Bell Bird perched on a branch.
A gentle breeze blew by.
The wooden pieces on its tail feathers lightly collided.
Producing a melodious sound like music.
Before he knew it.
The little boy's mood seemed to lighten as well.
He listened quietly.
Until the final bell sound faded into the wind.
When the fox found him.
The little boy had already smiled again.
And that Wooden Bell Bird.
had flown toward the distant sky dyed red by the sunset.
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