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{{Infobox Kaiju
{{Infobox_Monster
 
|era=MonsterVerse
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|era = MonsterVerse
|name = Unidentified bird
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|name = Fern Bird
|image =[[File:Kong_birds.jpg|260px]]
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|image = Fern Bird from Kong & Me.jpg
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|homeworld = [[Earth]]
|species = Prehistoric birds
 
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|species = [[MUTO (Term)|Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism]]
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|plannedfor =''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''
 
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|firstappearance= ''[[Kong and Me]]''
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}}'''Unidentified birds''' were {{kaiju}} that were intended to be used in the [[2017]] [[MonsterVerse]] film, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''.
 
 
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|allies = Each other}}'''Fern Birds''' {{Nihongo|巨树鸟|Kyoboku tori}} are avian {{kaiju}} that were intended to be used in the [[2017]] [[MonsterVerse]] film, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''. However, they ultimately appear in the [[2021]] book, ''[[Kong and Me]]''.
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==Name==
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Fern Birds are named after their fern-like plumage.
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
The unidentified birds are tall and thin birds resembling cranes or flamingos, seemingly around six feet tall. Their primary color is green and their heads have green and white feathers resembling that of a Victoria crowned pigeon's or crowned crane's, while their back and tail feathers are long, akin to a peacock's, which resemble a plant frond.
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Fern Birds are tall, thin birds that vaguely resemble water-wading birds such as cranes or egrets. Concept art shows that the birds stand at least a foot taller than an average man. Their primary color is green while their heads have an ornate green and white crest that grows over the face. Their back and tail feathers are long, akin to a peacock's, and resemble a large plant frond.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===''[[Kong and Me]]''===
In concept art, soldiers were to observe the birds foraging. It can be presumed that they would have played minute roles in the film proper.
 
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A Fern Bird can be seen in the background camouflaging against some foliage.
   
==Trivia==
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==Abilities==
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===Camouflage===
*The frond-like appearance of the birds' tail feathers suggests that it may have been intended to be one of the florafauna like the [[Mother Longlegs]], [[Spore Mantis]], and the [[Sker Buffalo]].
 
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Fern Birds use their plant-like feathers to blend in with the foliage of [[Skull Island]].
   
== Gallery ==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>Skull_island_bird.jpg
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<gallery>Skull island bird.jpg
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File:Kong birds.jpg
Ksi_bird_concept_art.png|Concept Art sketch
 
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Ksi bird concept art.png|Concept Art sketch
 
Ksi bird concept art b.png|Concept Art sketch
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==List of appearances==
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Kong and Me]]'' {{1st}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 31 January 2024

Fern Birds (巨树鸟,   Kyoboku tori?) are avian kaiju that were intended to be used in the 2017 MonsterVerse film, Kong: Skull Island. However, they ultimately appear in the 2021 book, Kong and Me.

Name

Fern Birds are named after their fern-like plumage.

Appearance

Fern Birds are tall, thin birds that vaguely resemble water-wading birds such as cranes or egrets. Concept art shows that the birds stand at least a foot taller than an average man. Their primary color is green while their heads have an ornate green and white crest that grows over the face. Their back and tail feathers are long, akin to a peacock's, and resemble a large plant frond.

History

Kong and Me

A Fern Bird can be seen in the background camouflaging against some foliage.

Abilities

Camouflage

Fern Birds use their plant-like feathers to blend in with the foliage of Skull Island.

Gallery

List of appearances