Strutiocheilius

Strutiocheilius is a genus of wyvern which contains various superficially ostrich- or ornithomimid-like creatures. All members of this genus are flightless bipedal herbivores.

The first member of this genus is the Struti (Strutiocheilius azurelotus), which is a descendant of the Western Desert Wyvern (Dracowyverious gymnocephalus). So far, all of the struti's descendants remain within this genus.

Ears and Hearing

Members of this genus are notable for their ears. At a glance, they resemble mammalian ears--but closer inspection reveals that the pinnae are supported by the bony horn-like crests found in many other wyverns. A tube extends along the crest from the eardrum, forming the ear canal; the opening of this tube flares out into the mammal-like ear shape, allowing sensitive hearing which Strutiocheilius use to listen for predators.