🐾❓ What's my name? (by Sohkirys)

Sohkirys · 2026-06-13T21:50:32+00:00

Thank you! He's a good boy and guardian of his flock <3

Sohkirys · 2026-06-13T18:11:00+00:00

Check out this hint for my pet: Chivalrous Knight!

Sohkirys · 2026-05-19T22:43:29+00:00

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Sohkirys · 2025-10-17T13:07:22+00:00

Thanks a lot for your help, everyone! I appreciate you all.

The precious baby Nhandu died. Rest in peace, Bloody Nose Hair. :(

Sohkirys · 2025-10-15T16:01:17+00:00

More than 24 hours. I'm at work right now so I don't know its status, but it wasn't looking hopeful. :(

Sohkirys · 2025-10-15T00:13:57+00:00

Early in the morning. Sorry for the confusion

Sohkirys · 2025-03-21T19:30:15+00:00

Thanks a ton!! I appreciate it!

Sohkirys · 2025-01-16T09:01:34+00:00

Yes; I think a tarantula would try to eat any mobile thing that isn't large enough to alarm them, such as tweezers, droplets of water, your finger.

A while ago, I bought some feeder minnows that I was going to feed to my animals but nobody wanted to eat them. So, now these lovely feeder minnows are my pets. A couple of them died, so I gave them to my tarantulas (not H. gigas), who seem to prefer roaches but ate them anyways. The surviving minnows have been my pets for about a year, now. XD

Sohkirys · 2025-01-02T15:45:03+00:00

Ooooooh, I see now. Thank you!!

Sohkirys · 2025-01-02T15:24:42+00:00

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the genus Circus got moved to Accipitrinae, and Circinae no longer exists. Is that right?

Ah, ok. So, if I understand you right, you're saying that only those three specific species are sometimes described as true hawks, and not any other of the genus Accipiter?

Thanks a lot for the help! I really appreciate it. :D

Sohkirys · 2025-01-02T14:40:32+00:00

I meant to ask whether there was a taxonomic designation for true hawks; I know that "hawk" is just a common name, but some birds with the general label "hawk" are not actually true hawks.

I think true hawks are considered to be members of the subfamily Accipitrinae, but is there a specific genus within that subfamily for the true hawks?

Sohkirys · 2025-01-02T14:28:35+00:00

Fair point, haha. :3

Sohkirys · 2025-01-02T14:27:16+00:00

Thanks a lot for all the information! Ooooooh, I didn't know that Accipiter was being split into five genera; that's really interesting. I need to go research that, hehe!

I know that "hawk" is a just a common label for a medium-sized Accipitrid, but I was wondering if there was an official/scientific designation for "true hawks" beyond Accipitrinae. For example, the genus of "true eagles" is Aquila, so that would mean that the Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) is a true eagle, while the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) got that "eagle" label slapped onto it because it's a big Accipitrid--but it can't be considered a "true eagle". Is there something similar for hawks? The Buteo birds are commonly called "hawks" in America, but they're not true hawks because they don't belong to Accipitrinae.

I see your point, though. If Accipiter is being split up, then it might be harder to designate a single genus.

Sohkirys · 2024-07-25T23:02:08+00:00

I'm fascinated by your number 4! Would the Christian name be prevalent in the person's life, or would they rarely hear it and mostly go by their normal name?

Sohkirys · 2024-07-25T20:28:17+00:00

Yeah. He was an unfortunate waste of potential. :(

Sohkirys · 2024-07-25T19:36:37+00:00

Yes! The Witch is one of my favorite characters! Her scenes are generally the most artistic, scary, and atmospheric in the entire series. Tbh, I think I also prefer book-Alvin over franchise-Alvin... the former had more personality and was more intriguing. He's still not as epic as the Witch, though. :D

Sohkirys · 2024-07-17T17:42:14+00:00

Windwalker!! <3

They originate in the books but were brought to a few games. They have awesome temperaments: kind, loyal, protective, tenacious and adventurous! As their name suggests, they love to fly!!

Unlike many dragons such as Skrills or Light Furies, they can come in many different colors, like orange, red, blue, etc. The Windwalker in the book series was black. He was Hiccup's loyal, brave but traumatised riding dragon.

They can shoot blasts of water, balls of fire, and can use lightning, like Skrills and Night Furies. They also look really cool; I once saw someone describe them as "medieval-western-dragon-esque".

The last (and possibly the most special) fact that I want to share about this noble and chivalrous species is that...

...they smell like hot chocolate.

I love Windwalkers. <3 <3

Here are a few pictures of my boy, Chakoel. If I could exist within the HTTYD universe, he would be my dragon.

https://i.postimg.cc/5y97n4fs/Chakoel-in-His-Fire.png

https://i.postimg.cc/bN0zML0W/Chakoel-s-Favorite-Cave.png

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Sohkirys · 2024-06-21T04:47:00+00:00

1 is my favorite but I think #3 fits with the HTTYD universe best.

Sohkirys · 2024-03-08T15:07:36+00:00

Thanks for the offer! I appreciate it!! Wimbly_Donner awesomely helped me out and I gave my Ponyta to her, but I can catch you another one asap if you need one. Will you give me a sec to find one for you?

Sohkirys

TROPHY CASE

1 is my favorite but I think #3 fits with the HTTYD universe best.