Gargwa Ecology

Taxonomy:
Gagua are herbivorous Bird Wyverns. They seem to fall in a group other than theropods like Jaggi, and true bird wyverns like Kut-Ku.

Habitat range:
Gagua are seen regularly in the Mountain Stream. It is unclear wether it lives in other tropical areas like the Deserted Island.

Ecological niche:
Gagua are common prey items for most predators in the Mountain Stream, including Jaggi, Aoshira, Rathian, Rathalos, Nargacuga and Jinouga. People of the Yukumo Village use them as livestock and draft animals.

Biological adaptations:
Gagua do not seem to be adapted to extreme climes, so their habitats include tropical areas. These small monsters are herbivorouss, unlike most Bird Wyverns, if not all. They also appear to feed on insects, leading to an omnivorous lifetsyle. They have small vestigial wings which devolved after many generations. To make up for this, Gagua may run great distances, much like real Ratites.

Behavior:
Gagua are docile among humans, though they will attack if harassed or cornered.

When startled, Gagua appear to lay eggs, no matter the situation. How and why they do this is unknown.