Female Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Crowned Quetzumbidae
Birthday: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Owner: Lammergeier
Element: Air 
Quetzumbidae hatchlings are very small, able to wrap a tail around a magi's wrist and easily fit the rest of their body into a magi's palm. Capable of flying almost immediately after hatching, they enjoy poking their beaks into every corner of their magi's room and exploring. However, they seem wiser than most other hatchlings, and tend not to get into trouble despite their explorations. Once their curiosity is satisfied, they are content to simply curl up somewhere warm and observe. However, in exchange for bribes of particularly ripe, sweet fruit, they will happily fly and slither into small spaces to help retrieve lost objects.
Beautiful, friendly, and the perfect size and weight to drape around one’s neck, quetzumbidae are beloved companions. They come in a variety of lovely colors, and some magi devote themselves to breeding the fanciest quetzumbidae. The two most common varieties at the Keep have either a deep blue and orange body with fire-tipped wings, or a glorious white-tipped feather crown and stately blue and purple plumage. Quetzumbidae enjoy flying with each other when not snoozing on their magi or basking in the sun, dancing in intricate patterns in the wind. In addition to the ability to call small breezes to help them dance, quetzumbidae seem to have some ambient magic that helps a magi focus and improves their memory. Creature companions are generally not allowed in the classroom during the theoretical portion of exams, but that hasn't stopped the occasional student from trying to smuggle in a quetzumbidae for their helpful effects.
Sprite art: Mysfytt (hatchling) | Description: Kestrad