Birds

Birds are a species of avian that Mudokons are associated with. Races like Mudokons and Clakkerz are thought to be closely related to birds. Also, different species of birds can be seen throughout the Oddworld franchise.

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Throughout the Oddworld franchise many birds have been depicted. In Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee small white birds can be seen, often functioning as ambient creatures akin to Bats.

They typically rest in small groups on the ground and, upon being disturbed by Abe, will fly away. These birds are also seen whenever a Mudokon teleports. In Munch's Oddysee and New 'n' Tasty, birds are used to represent Abe and Munch's Health, of which when lost can be recovered by drinking a Health vendo, or by chanting near when they are out in the open. Finally, these small white birds are also used to represent a portal used for rescuing their allies in various titles throughout the Quintology.

In Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath, not only can the silhouettes of vulture looking birds be seen, but small, white, seagull looking birds with round bodies and orange beaks can also be spotted in the forest located outside of New Yolk City.

The Buzzard was a bird-like creature meant to appear in Abe's Oddysee when Abe visited Scrabania, but was cut early on in the development process. It's also absent from New 'n' Tasty, although birds similar to real-life buzzards appear in a cutscene and as statues in Oddworld: Soulstorm.

In Oddworld: Soulstorm, giant bird statues can be found outside of Necrum and deep within the Sanctum, watching an unsuspecting Abe while he completes his quest.

Races like Mudokons and Clakkerz are thought to be descendants of birds. Both possessing feathers, and both being capable of laying eggs. While Mudokons appear to be more reptilian in appearance, having more lizard-like hands and feet while lacking beaks, Clakkerz bear a striking resemblance to Birds, having hard beaks, scaly feet, and feathery wings.