Lain



(LANE)

If you've ever stood under a large shade tree, next to a river, or sat on a bench in a busy park, chances are you've both seen and heard a lain, these songbirds are found all over Subeta! Once found primarily in Peka Glade, the lain's ability to thrive on just three things – trees, clean water, and companionship, have helped it spread all over Subeta, and you would now be hard-pressed to find an area that isn't visited by at least a few lains each year.

Despite their small size, lains have a big voice! They are known for their mimicry, and they can learn a repeated tune rather quickly. They will mock anything from other bird calls to repeated noises to a whistle, and a group of lains will often chatter even after sunset. Although they are not truly gregarious, it is normal to see a flock of lains in the same area, as they all tend to prefer the same trees and water sources. Lains mate for life, and these mated pairs do get along amicably with other mated pairs around them. A lain will lay several eggs every spring, and like most songbirds, the chicks are born naked and defenseless. They will stay with their parents until they are fledged, but not long after will leave to find a mate of their own.

Because of this deep urge to form a bond, lains make wonderful pets and will form a strong bond with their primary owner. Although they do not truly mimic voices, their ability to mock songs and whistles keeps both them and their owner entertained! Long-lived for their size, lains can live for up to ten years in captivity. They are fastidious bathers, so it is advised to always have clean, cool water for them to splash and play in.


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