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KatePfeilschiefter — Nighthawkish
Published: 2012-02-15 07:24:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 19958; Favourites: 698; Downloads: 0
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Monster design based on the bird of the same name. This nighthawk, unlike its real life counterpart, doesn't do much flying. However he's still a stealthy nocturnal hunter. He just loves bursting out of the undergrowth upon unsuspecting prey.Related content
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I can imagine how paranoid someone would get if they had this guy as a pet.
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I very like this one. And I don't know why, but I especially like the realism of the tongue.
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just when I thought it was safe to go back in the woods. oh well, at least they don't jump down from trees.
very nice creativity.
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I think i'm in love with you, your creatures are stunning!
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haha thank you!
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I wouldn't want to meet this one, but it's so beautiful! Incredible design!
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I love this concept.
Your pencil lines and shading are exquisite, not to mention the anatomy and overall cool factor of the Nighthawk. Definitely a beast that can stand with best of them.
Have you decided upon a size for the Nighthawk?
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Thanks!
I'd wager the Nighthawk's about the size of a grizzly bear.
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Lovely creature! Though if it doesn't fly... wouldn't the wings just use a lot of extra energy to supply with blood and nutrients?
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The wings are used in place of forelimbs, and for fighting and hunting. The leathery feather-like planes that extend from them are leftover from a time when they very well may have flown. For now, they serve other purposes, such as for communication and mating displays. I can also imagine them serving some heat regulatory function, as well as the creatures spreading their wing leather out to extend their already long leaps.
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Ah, I see, that makes sense. x3
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I imagine that would be similar to how elephants use their ears to regulate body temperature. Also, can they control the colour of the leathery "wings" for mating/communication purposes?
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great! I love the shape to it's anatomy and the proportions!
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I really love the interesting design of its legs! This is a beautiful drawing!
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