"Godwit The godwits are a group of large, long-billed, long-legged and strongly migratory waders of the bird genus ""Limosa"". Their long bills allow them to probe deeply in the sand for aquatic worms and molluscs. They frequent tidal shorelines, breeding in northern climates in summer and migrating south in winter. In their winter range, they flock together where food is plentiful. A female bar-tailed godwit holds the record for the longest non-stop flight for a land bird. They can be distinguished from the curlews by their straight or slightly upturned bills, and from the dowitchers by their longer legs. The"
"genus ""Limosa"" (godwits), family Scolopacidae (sandpipers) and order Charadriiformes, the waders. There are three subspecies: The black-tailed godwit is a large wader with long bill ( long), neck and legs. During the breeding season, the bill has a yellowish or orange-pink base and dark tip; the base is pink in winter. The legs are dark grey, brown or black. The sexes are similar, but in breeding plumage, they can be separated by the male's brighter, more extensive orange breast, neck and head. In winter, adult black-tailed godwits have a uniform brown-grey breast and upperparts (in contrast to the bar-tailed godwit's"
"Marbled godwit The marbled godwit (""Limosa fedoa"") is a large shorebird. On average, it is the largest of the 4 species of godwit. The total length is , including a large bill of , and wingspan is . Body mass can vary from . Adults have long blue-grey hairy legs and a very long pink bill with a slight upward curve and dark at the tip. The long neck, breast and belly are pale brown with dark bars on the breast and flanks. The back is mottled and dark. They show cinnamon wing linings in flight. Their breeding habitat is"
"Black-tailed godwit The black-tailed godwit (""Limosa limosa"") is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, ""Limosa"". There are three subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive black and white wingbar at all times. Its breeding range stretches from Iceland through Europe and areas of central Asia. Black-tailed godwits spend (the northern hemisphere) winter in areas as diverse as the Indian Subcontinent, Australia, New Zealand, western Europe and west Africa. The species breeds in fens, lake edges,"
"longest journey without pausing to feed by any animal. The global population is estimated to number 1,099,000-1,149,000 individuals. The bar-tailed godwit is a relatively short-legged species of godwit. The bill-to-tail length is , with a wingspan of . Males average smaller than females but with much overlap; males weigh , while females weigh ; there is also some regional variation in size (see subspecies, below). The adult has blue-grey legs and a slightly upturned bi-colored bill, pink at the base and black towards the tip. The neck, breast and belly are unbroken brick red in breeding plumage, off white in"
"They often sleep by standing on one leg and tucking their bill into their body (see picture below). Their numbers were reduced by hunting at the end of the 19th century. Although they had recovered somewhat since that time, their population has declined in recent times as suitable habitat is used for farming. There are two subspecies of the marbled godwit: Marbled godwit The marbled godwit (""Limosa fedoa"") is a large shorebird. On average, it is the largest of the 4 species of godwit. The total length is , including a large bill of , and wingspan is . Body"
"included Blackwit, Whelp, Yarwhelp, Shrieker, Barker and Jadreka Snipe. The Icelandic name for the species is Jaðrakan. Black-tailed godwit The black-tailed godwit (""Limosa limosa"") is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, ""Limosa"". There are three subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive black and white wingbar at all times. Its breeding range stretches from Iceland through Europe and areas of central Asia. Black-tailed godwits spend (the northern hemisphere) winter in areas as diverse as the"
"winter plumages are fairly drab, but three species have reddish underparts when breeding. The females are appreciably larger than the males. Godwits were once a popular British dish. Sir Thomas Browne writing in about 1682 noted that godwits ""were accounted the daintiest dish in England"". The English name was first recorded in about 1416–7 and is believed to imitate the bird's call. The genus name ""Limosa"" is from Latin and means ""muddy"", from ""limus"", ""mud"". In addition, there are two or three species of fossil prehistoric godwits. ""Limosa vanrossemi"" is known from the Monterey Formation (Late Miocene, approx. 6 mya)"
"Seabird Coast The Seabird Coast, a beach area situated on the Firth of Thames in the North Island of New Zealand, lies about three kilometers from the small town of Miranda. The Seabird Coast is well known for its godwits. Godwits migrate in huge flocks to and fro between New Zealand and Alaska. Some of the weaker ones give up and stop at Australia or China. The most famous godwit, known as E7, has flown all the way from Alaska to New Zealand non-stop. Most other birds stop at China on the way. Many bird-spotting posts are placed around the"
"winter. The back is mottled grey. It is distinguished from the black-tailed godwit (""Limosa limosa"") by its barred, rather than wholly black, tail and a lack of white wing bars. The most similar species is the Asiatic dowitcher. There are three subspecies, listed from west to east: It forages by probing in mudflats or marshes. It may find insects by sight in short vegetation. It eats mainly insects and crustaceans, but also parts of aquatic plants. The bar-tailed godwit is a non-breeding migrant in Australia. Breeding take place each year in Scandinavia, northern Asia, and Alaska. The nest is a"
"may move to habitats such as sewage farms, lake edges, marshes and mudflats. The chicks fledge after 25–30 days. Black-tailed godwit productivity varies, positively, with spring temperatures. However, during extreme events, such as a volcanic eruption, complete breeding failures can occur. They mainly eat invertebrates, but also aquatic plants in winter and on migration. In the breeding season, prey includes beetles, flies, grasshoppers, dragonflies, mayflies, caterpillars, annelid worms and molluscs. Occasionally, fish eggs, frogspawn and tadpoles are eaten. In water, the most common feeding method is to probe vigorously, up to 36 times per minute, and often with the head"
"streaked back). Juveniles have a pale orange wash to the neck and breast. In flight, its bold black and white wingbar and white rump can be seen readily. When on the ground it can be difficult to separate from the similar Bar-tailed Godwit, but the black-tailed godwit's longer, straighter bill and longer legs are diagnostic. Black-tailed godwits are similar in body size and shape to bar-taileds, but stand taller. It measures from bill to tail with a wingspan of . Males weigh around and females . The female is around 5% larger than the male, with a bill 12–15% longer."
"saline lagoons. Breeding can also take place in sugar beet, potato and rye fields in the Netherlands and Germany. In spring, black-tailed godwits feed largely in grasslands, moving to muddy estuaries after breeding and for winter. On African wintering grounds, swamps, floods and irrigated paddy fields can attract flocks of birds. In India, inland pools, lakes and marshes are used, and occasionally brackish lakes, tidal creeks and estuaries. Godwits from the Icelandic population winter mainly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and the Netherlands, though some fly on to Spain, Portugal and perhaps Morocco. Birds of the ""limosa"" subspecies from"
"for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Goblins are anthropoid, described as having long, thin fingers and feet, black eyes, and domed heads much larger than human heads in proportion to the body. Goblins eat a diet of largely raw meat, roots, and fungi and converse in a language known as Gobbledegook. They consider the true owner of an object to be its maker rather than its purchaser, and resent the passage of goblin-made heirlooms through Wizarding families without further payment. Wizarding Law prohibits the ownership of wands by goblins; but goblins are capable of a different magic of"
"Goggia hewitti Goggia hewitti, known commonly as Hewitt’s dwarf leaf-toed gecko, Hewitt’s leaf-toed gecko, or Hewitt’s pygmy gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. The specific name, ""hewitti"", is in honor of British-born South African herpetologist John Hewitt. ""G. hewitti"" may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . The tail, if original, is slightly longer than the SVL, but shorter if regenerated. The dorsum of the body is light brown with darker brown markings, and the venter is pale cream. Males have four preanal pores. ""G. hewitti"" is"
"completely submerged. On land, black-tailed godwits probe into soft ground and also pick prey items from the surface. In Europe, black-tailed godwits are only hunted in France, with the annual total killed estimated at 6,000 to 8,000 birds. This puts additional pressure on the western European population, and the European Commission has a management plan in place for the species in its member states. In England, black-tailed godwits were formerly much prized for the table. Sir Thomas Browne (1605–1682) said: """"[Godwits] were accounted the daintiest dish in England and I think, for the bignesse, of the biggest price."""" Old names"
"beach for bird watching, and a bird sanctuary located nearby provides for injured birds. The New Zealand government purposely limits the local population for the sake of the godwits. Seabird Coast The Seabird Coast, a beach area situated on the Firth of Thames in the North Island of New Zealand, lies about three kilometers from the small town of Miranda. The Seabird Coast is well known for its godwits. Godwits migrate in huge flocks to and fro between New Zealand and Alaska. Some of the weaker ones give up and stop at Australia or China. The most famous godwit, known"
"an insect, arachnid, arthropod, worm, or other invertebrate. Some have magical abilities, and others are giant versions of real insects. Most vermin are considered mindless individually. Since many vermin are too small to model individually, they are often represented as swarms (clusters that act like single creatures and sometimes have hive minds). In 4th edition, type was split into types and origins. ""Beast"", ""humanoid"" and ""monstrous humanoid"" remained classified as creature types, while many subtypes from earlier editions were converted to keywords, as were some types, such as ""undead"" and ""construct"". ""Animates"" are magically animated creatures, such as golems, zombies"
"the archetype of Asgard's Ten Realms alongside the Angels, Asgardian Gods, Dwarves, Elves, Giants, and Men. A race of Goblins reside in Weirdworld and are known to devour the flesh of Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, and other humanoid creatures. Many of them were in the services of a wizard named Lord Raven where some of them would be transformed to make the pillars in his castle. A race of Goblins are a type of demon that reside in Limbo. Goblin (Marvel Comics) Goblins are goblin-themed fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are usually depicted as"
"Goblin A goblin is a monstrous creature from European folklore, first attested in stories from the Middle Ages. They are ascribed various and conflicting abilities, temperaments and appearances depending on the story and country of origin. They are almost always small and grotesque, mischievous or outright malicious, and greedy, especially for gold and jewelry. They often have magical abilities similar to a fairy or demon. Similar creatures include brownies, dwarfs, duendes, gnomes, imps, and kobolds. Alternative spellings include ""gobblin"", ""gobeline"", ""gobling"", ""goblyn"", ""goblino"", and ""gobbelin"" English ""goblin"" is first recorded in the 14th century and is probably from unattested Anglo-Norman"
"goblins, these have merely a predatory cunning. They often find work as mercenary scouts and raiders for hobgoblin warbands. They stand about seven feet tall when fighting, but typically move and run on all fours. Vril: A race bred by drow to act as soldiers. They have violet skin with tiger stripes and can produce and are immune to sonic attacks. Goblinoid Goblinoids are a category of humanoid legendary creatures related to the goblin. The term originated in the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, in which goblins and related creatures are a staple of random encounters. Goblinoids are typically"
"The most common call is a strident ""weeka weeka weeka"". A study of black-tailed godwits in the Netherlands found a mortality rate of 37.6% in the first year of life, 32% in the second year, and 36.9% thereafter. Black-tailed godwits have a discontinuous breeding range stretching from Iceland to the far east of Russia. Their breeding habitat is river valley fens, floods at the edges of large lakes, damp steppes, raised bogs and moorlands. An important proportion of the European population now uses secondary habitats: lowland wet grasslands, coastal grazing marshes, pastures, wet areas near fishponds or sewage works, and"
"oviparous. The eggs, which measure , are laid under rock flakes. Clutch size is two. Goggia hewitti Goggia hewitti, known commonly as Hewitt’s dwarf leaf-toed gecko, Hewitt’s leaf-toed gecko, or Hewitt’s pygmy gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. The specific name, ""hewitti"", is in honor of British-born South African herpetologist John Hewitt. ""G. hewitti"" may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . The tail, if original, is slightly longer than the SVL, but shorter if regenerated. The dorsum of the body is light brown with darker brown"
"goblinoids or a different species entirely); such leaders are exploiting the goblins as disposable soldiers to further their purpose. In most campaign settings, Maglubiyet, the god of war and rulership, is the chief deity of goblins. Other gods worshipped by the goblins include Khurgorbaeyag, the god of slavery, oppression, and morale, and Bargrivyek, the god of co-operation and territory. Sub-races of goblin in ""Dungeons & Dragons"" include the snow goblin, the aquatic goblin, and the jungle goblin, each adapted to a particular environment. Nilbogs are, according to the game description, a type of naturally-born but magical goblins that are healed"
"Adlet The Adlet (or Erqigdlet) are a race of creatures in the Inuit mythology of Greenland, as well as the Labrador and Hudson Bay coasts. While the word refers to inland native American tribes, it also denotes a humanoid dog-legged tribe. The lower part of the body of the canine Adlet is like that of a dog and their upper part is like a man's. All Adlet run quickly, and their encounters with men usually end with man as the victor. In Inuit lore, they are often portrayed as in conflict with humans, and are supposed to be taller than"
"and shambling mounds. Animates generally possess the ""construct"", ""plant"" or ""undead"" keyword. Intelligent undead and plant creatures generally belong to the humanoid or magical beast type rather than the animate type, and the Warforged are humanoids with the living construct keyword rather than animates. The ""beast"" type encompasses mundane animals, as well as unintelligent monstrous animals, such as basilisks, hydras, owlbears and purple worms, and non-intelligent non-humanoid creatures which do not fit into another category, such as oozes. Intelligent living or undead creatures which are at least roughly humanoid generally belong to the ""humanoid"" type. Examples include humans, driders, giants,"
"Grolantor In many campaign settings for the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" role-playing game, Grolantor is the deity worshiped by the hill giant race, as well as ettins, and some frost giants and ogres. His sacred animal is the dire wolf. His holy symbol is a wooden club. Grolantor's home is ""the Steading"", on the Outer Plane of Carceri. Grolantor was created by James M. Ward for the ""Deities and Demigods Cyclopedia"" (1980). Grolantor was detailed in the book ""Monster Mythology"" (1992), including details about his priesthood. His role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in ""On Hallowed"
"the ""Player's Handbook"" races (humans, dwarves, elves, gnomes, halflings, half-elves, half-orcs) are all humanoids. Prior to 3rd edition, ""humanoid"" referred exclusively to orcs, goblinoids and similar creatures, while more advanced creatures such as Elves and Dwarves were referred to as demihumans and humans were outside of both categories. A magical beast is similar to an animal in many ways, but usually has a higher intelligence, and possesses supernatural or extraordinary abilities. Examples include manticores and pegasi. All magical beasts have darkvision out to 60 feet as well as low-light vision; as a group, they have no other special abilities or"
"Questing Beast The Questing Beast, or the Beast Glatisant (Barking Beast), is a monster from Arthurian legend. It is the subject of quests undertaken by famous knights such as King Pellinore, Sir Palamedes, and Sir Percival. The strange creature has the head and neck of a snake, the body of a leopard, the haunches of a lion, and the feet of a hart. Its name comes from the great noise that it emits from its belly, a barking like ""thirty couple hounds questing"". ""Glatisant"" is related to the French word ""glapissant"", 'yelping' or 'barking', especially of small dogs or foxes."
"the Old French ""gobelin"" via the English ""goblin"". The term goblette has been used to refer to female goblins. Many Asian lagyt creatures have been likened to, or translated as, goblins. Some examples for these: Goblin A goblin is a monstrous creature from European folklore, first attested in stories from the Middle Ages. They are ascribed various and conflicting abilities, temperaments and appearances depending on the story and country of origin. They are almost always small and grotesque, mischievous or outright malicious, and greedy, especially for gold and jewelry. They often have magical abilities similar to a fairy or demon."
"spells. The transformation causes them to forget their former lives, turn evil, and become slavishly devoted to their master. Grodd Goblin: Offshoot goblins trapped in a demiplane who gained civilized ways and built a great city with the help of a dragon. Hobgoblin: Larger, far more aggressive than goblins, they wage a perpetual war with other humanoids, particularly elves. Koalinth: A marine species of hobgoblin, similar to the land dwelling one in many respects, but having gills and able to live in fresh or salt water. Nilbog: A race of magical goblinoids that radiate a paradox aura, which can result"
"Orcs Gods of the Goblins Gods of the Bugbears Gods of the Kobolds Other Goblinoid Deities Gods of the Drow Gods of the Underdark Dwarves The Lost Gods Gods of the Illithids Gods of the Myconids Gods of the Beholders Gods of the Svirfnebli The Giant Gods The Interloper Gods This section gives some further tips for how avatars may be developed in play, such as where an avatar might make its home, when it might become a patron of a group of adventurers or take on an adventurer as a sidekick, require rescue, lose a magic item, need to"
"Snotling A Snotling is a fantasy creature from the universe of the Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 books and games. Snotlings are greenskins, and are cousins of Goblins (Gretchin) and Orcs (Orks), smaller than the former and dumber than the latter, often used by them as cannon fodder, food or even cannon missiles. They are on the lowest rung of greenskin society and are bullied by all including grots. Snotlings often wield mushrooms or sticks into battle. Snotlings are small, green creatures that often accompany orcs or orks and goblins in raids, WAAAGHs! or defense battles. They either fight in"