Behavior
Personalities vary among Coatls, of course, but most are very social and have very similar social behavior as birds or monkeys. They are scattered among the world's rainforests, and normally live in a large village that resides in the deep jungle. Though the biggest village community is on the remote Aztlan island.
A very common characteristic between the species is that all Coatls have a sort of strong nurturing and protective side to them, no matter the gender. They especially like to "adopt" other species as pets and companions. Some have even been known to "adopt" humans.
Language and Names
Their vocal range and sounds are very much similar to mountain lion roars/growls, peacock screams, tiger "chuffs", parrot chatter, and a sort of whale call similar to the kaiju "Biollante". They have their own language of sounds and calls that they use to communicate with each other, though are also known to learn and properly use human languages if given consistent lessons.
Names usually range from Hawaiian, Spanish, Mesoamerican, Japanese, and sometimes English names, but may also be just the names of jungle animals. (Ex: Python, Kinkajou, Okapi, etc.)
Names usually range from Hawaiian, Spanish, Mesoamerican, Japanese, and sometimes English names, but may also be just the names of jungle animals. (Ex: Python, Kinkajou, Okapi, etc.)
Diet
Coatls are omnivores and mainly eat fruit and seafood, along with a few edible plants that grow around the forests they live in. They may also eat other creatures such as mice, wild pigs, bugs, rabbits, and monkeys. Bigger game is usually hunted for feasts and celebrations. However, any kind of bird meat is poisonous to Coatls, so they prefer to keep birds as pets and companions instead. Chickens are often kept around villages and farmed for their eggs, as they seem not to have any negative effect on Coatls as long as they aren't fertilized.
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Family
Mates
It is common for Coatls, especially the younger ones, to playfully headbutt each other. However, males that are matured and ready for a mate will butt heads with other males in an attempt to impress a female, though this isn't the only courting behavior. Coatls may also create things for another they have interest in, such as jewelry, woven flowers/plant material, or things they find in nature that appeals to them. Coatls are monogamous and mate for life, often bonding though grooming, hunting, gifts, singing, dance, and play. Any of these activities can last for hours and are usually done when usual jobs and chores around the village have been finished. A Coatl may grieve forever if their mate leaves or dies. Most tend to find new mates after about 3-4 years though.
Kits
An expecting Coatl mother may give birth up to 1-2 kits at a time, rarely 3. Coatl kits are taken care of by their parents and family members until they are about 14 years old, but the village will step in and help if the parents are in need of assistance. Orphan kits are raised by the whole village, but will have a caretaker that usually volunteers to raise them.
Housing
Huts are built either on or above ground, mostly in trees. Large huts built above ground are weaved into strong tree branches. They use planks of wood, palm fronds, leaves, mud, grass, and vines to make up most of the buildings. Instead of doors, they use doorway curtains made from tanned boar pelts, fabrics made from bark or cotton, or long strings of shells. However during tropical storms, they seal up their entrances with tightly woven fronds and reinforced pieces of wood to keep the wind and rain out.