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Plumey Bitties, Pici Plumey (c) NanoBanana
Bittybones AU (c) Fucken-Crybaby

=== HOW DO I ADOPT A PLUMEY? ===
You just decide to and do! They are totally and completely free for anyone to adopt, so no need to ask (I'll always say yes). You can adopt as many as you like, just make sure to take care of them. You can write about your Plumey/Plumies or draw them, change their clothes, give them accessories, etc. The types described here are like describing the differences between a German Shepard dog and a Great Dane dog. They're all Plumies, just different "breeds", if you will.

If you adopt a Plumey, please make sure to credit me for the creation of the species and type. Also, DO NOT adopt them just to kill or maim them (or let other Bitties and creatures kill or maim them). Also also, DO NOT clip their wings. That's just cruel.

=== PLUMAY 2023 - DAY 30 ===
This type was originally suggested by my Mom and is based on the family Picidae (which includes woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers... over 200+ species)! These Plumies can certainly be a handful, but can also be a major benefit to orchards stricken with an excess of bugs. I hope you like them! >v<

And with these, PluMay is officially at an end! Unfortunately I missed two this month due to timing issues, but I think overall things went well this year. Thank you all so much for joining in on this year's PluMay and to those competing in the PluMay Contest, good luck! (Entries are due by 11:59 CST tomorrow night, May 31 2023!)

Pici Plumey
    Height / Wing Length: 3.0 - 8.2" (7.6 - 20.8 cm) / 3.2 - 9.1" (8.1 - 23.1 cm)
    Plumage: Their plumage comes in a variety of colors and patterns (any coloration or patterns seen in the family Picidae--which includes woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sap suckers--are allowed); many Pici Plumies have short, fluffy crests that they can lift and flatten
    Diet: Omnivore
    Favorite Food: Based on individual preference (insects, grubs, and fruit are popular favorites)
    Superstition: Seeing a wild Pici Plumey is said to be a sign of upcoming opportunities and encourages hard work and perseverance in those around them.
    Traits: These Plumies are often described as hard-working and stubborn, rarely being deterred from what they want to do regardless of logic. They readily voice concerns, complaints, or complements and have very little filtering. Pici Plumies almost always say what they're thinking or feeling and can be a bit prone to hurting others' feelings with their lack of tact. They will always apologize once they realize they've hurt someone's feelings, but don't understand when someone won't accept their apology. They don't hold grudges and often seem to forget slights against them. Any attempt at being romantic is often fraught with awkward pauses and confusion as they struggle to avoid being blunt about their intentions. These Plumies can be extremely loyal and dedicated to those they've bonded to and/or care about. They are quite physically affectionate, but tend to just flop onto the target of their affection and hang there.
    Notes: Most live largely solitary lives and can be very territorial towards others of their type or those that they perceive as competition for their preferred food source. Some are more group-oriented and are very social, often joining with other mixed groups of Plumies or birds so they can focus on eating without worrying as much about predators. Pici Plumies with a more aggressive disposition will drive away competition with sharp movements, wing flicks, aggressive tapping, vocalizations, or actual chasing. Armed with sharp hearing and sturdy teeth, Pici Plumies will rapidly tap on trees (or cacti in arid regions) with hardened fingertips and listen for the squirming of grubs or insects before chewing through the bark and wood to get at their prize. They will also use harder drumming on trees (and most other surfaces) to communicate with other Pici Plumies. These Plumies are all monogamous and will only have one active mate-bond at a time. Pici Plumies that are more solitary will usually only nest with their mate when making an attempt at offspring. Once the eggs have hatched, both parents will feed the offspring until they are ready to fledge. The Donor will often return to their solo life at this time while the Carrier shows the offspring how to look for grubs in trees. More group-oriented Pici Plumies will often share a nesting space and place all of their eggs in a well-guarded communal nest. They will take turns sitting with the eggs and the entire group will help feed and raise the offspring once the eggs have hatched. These communal groups are usually several mated pairs that are related in some way, but sometimes other friendly Pici Plumies pairs will be allowed to join the group. Other types are very rarely allowed to join in the communal nest. In general, both strategies work but the group nests have a higher chance of most offspring reaching adulthood. They will often nest and roost in holes that they have excavated in trees, but will also willingly use man-made birdhouses or old tree cavities (both often with some remodeling). Unfortunately, they will sometimes chew out a hole in walls or under the eaves of roofs, leading to serious conflicts with residents. These Plumies are quite hardy and will live happily in most climates except for extreme polar regions. They tend to prefer forests or woodlands, but some have been known to live in treeless rocky hillsides and deserts. Pici Plumies generally do not migrate, but those living in particularly cold areas may move a bit south during the coldest part of winter. These Plumies molt once a year, usually through October or mid-fall wherever they live. Pici Plumies are unusual in that they typically have zygodactyl-style feet (the two inner toes point forward and two outer toes point backward), but have also been seen with other variations (any foot configuration found within the family Picidae is allowed!). Most of these Plumies are tone-deaf and while some definitely enjoy music, most are... questionable at being able to "sing along" with it. Plumey eyelights are round but can have "rings" inside or outside the main eyelight.

Do you have questions about Plumey Bitties? Check the FAQ here before asking! ^_^

Description
Plumey Bitties, Pici Plumey (c) NanoBanana
Bittybones AU (c) Fucken-Crybaby

=== HOW DO I ADOPT A PLUMEY? ===
You just decide to and do! They are totally and completely free for anyone to adopt, so no need to ask (I'll always say yes). You can adopt as many as you like, just make sure to take care of them. You can write about your Plumey/Plumies or draw them, change their clothes, give them accessories, etc. The types described here are like describing the differences between a German Shepard dog and a Great Dane dog. They're all Plumies, just different "breeds", if you will.

If you adopt a Plumey, please make sure to credit me for the creation of the species and type. Also, DO NOT adopt them just to kill or maim them (or let other Bitties and creatures kill or maim them). Also also, DO NOT clip their wings. That's just cruel.

=== PLUMAY 2023 - DAY 30 ===
This type was originally suggested by my Mom and is based on the family Picidae (which includes woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers... over 200+ species)! These Plumies can certainly be a handful, but can also be a major benefit to orchards stricken with an excess of bugs. I hope you like them! >v<

And with these, PluMay is officially at an end! Unfortunately I missed two this month due to timing issues, but I think overall things went well this year. Thank you all so much for joining in on this year's PluMay and to those competing in the PluMay Contest, good luck! (Entries are due by 11:59 CST tomorrow night, May 31 2023!)

Pici Plumey
    Height / Wing Length: 3.0 - 8.2" (7.6 - 20.8 cm) / 3.2 - 9.1" (8.1 - 23.1 cm)
    Plumage: Their plumage comes in a variety of colors and patterns (any coloration or patterns seen in the family Picidae--which includes woodpeckers, piculets, wrynecks, and sap suckers--are allowed); many Pici Plumies have short, fluffy crests that they can lift and flatten
    Diet: Omnivore
    Favorite Food: Based on individual preference (insects, grubs, and fruit are popular favorites)
    Superstition: Seeing a wild Pici Plumey is said to be a sign of upcoming opportunities and encourages hard work and perseverance in those around them.
    Traits: These Plumies are often described as hard-working and stubborn, rarely being deterred from what they want to do regardless of logic. They readily voice concerns, complaints, or complements and have very little filtering. Pici Plumies almost always say what they're thinking or feeling and can be a bit prone to hurting others' feelings with their lack of tact. They will always apologize once they realize they've hurt someone's feelings, but don't understand when someone won't accept their apology. They don't hold grudges and often seem to forget slights against them. Any attempt at being romantic is often fraught with awkward pauses and confusion as they struggle to avoid being blunt about their intentions. These Plumies can be extremely loyal and dedicated to those they've bonded to and/or care about. They are quite physically affectionate, but tend to just flop onto the target of their affection and hang there.
    Notes: Most live largely solitary lives and can be very territorial towards others of their type or those that they perceive as competition for their preferred food source. Some are more group-oriented and are very social, often joining with other mixed groups of Plumies or birds so they can focus on eating without worrying as much about predators. Pici Plumies with a more aggressive disposition will drive away competition with sharp movements, wing flicks, aggressive tapping, vocalizations, or actual chasing. Armed with sharp hearing and sturdy teeth, Pici Plumies will rapidly tap on trees (or cacti in arid regions) with hardened fingertips and listen for the squirming of grubs or insects before chewing through the bark and wood to get at their prize. They will also use harder drumming on trees (and most other surfaces) to communicate with other Pici Plumies. These Plumies are all monogamous and will only have one active mate-bond at a time. Pici Plumies that are more solitary will usually only nest with their mate when making an attempt at offspring. Once the eggs have hatched, both parents will feed the offspring until they are ready to fledge. The Donor will often return to their solo life at this time while the Carrier shows the offspring how to look for grubs in trees. More group-oriented Pici Plumies will often share a nesting space and place all of their eggs in a well-guarded communal nest. They will take turns sitting with the eggs and the entire group will help feed and raise the offspring once the eggs have hatched. These communal groups are usually several mated pairs that are related in some way, but sometimes other friendly Pici Plumies pairs will be allowed to join the group. Other types are very rarely allowed to join in the communal nest. In general, both strategies work but the group nests have a higher chance of most offspring reaching adulthood. They will often nest and roost in holes that they have excavated in trees, but will also willingly use man-made birdhouses or old tree cavities (both often with some remodeling). Unfortunately, they will sometimes chew out a hole in walls or under the eaves of roofs, leading to serious conflicts with residents. These Plumies are quite hardy and will live happily in most climates except for extreme polar regions. They tend to prefer forests or woodlands, but some have been known to live in treeless rocky hillsides and deserts. Pici Plumies generally do not migrate, but those living in particularly cold areas may move a bit south during the coldest part of winter. These Plumies molt once a year, usually through October or mid-fall wherever they live. Pici Plumies are unusual in that they typically have zygodactyl-style feet (the two inner toes point forward and two outer toes point backward), but have also been seen with other variations (any foot configuration found within the family Picidae is allowed!). Most of these Plumies are tone-deaf and while some definitely enjoy music, most are... questionable at being able to "sing along" with it. Plumey eyelights are round but can have "rings" inside or outside the main eyelight.

Do you have questions about Plumey Bitties? Check the FAQ here before asking! ^_^