Miros Bird

Miros Birds (also known as Scissor Birds) are fast, dangerous creatures found throughout the Memory Crypts and in some longer rooms of the Subterranean.

Appearance
Miros Birds have large, ovular bodies, with a long neck, circular head and two round eyes. They move around using a pair of partially mechanical legs, that often emit sparks while running. The fronts of their heads also feature a sharp scissor-like beak, which produces distinct metallic sounds, reminiscent of cutting, as it opens and closes.

Combat
While Miros Birds can be killed, their high health and sheer lethality make any attempts at combat very risky. Retrieving any thrown Spears is especially ill-advised, and likely to result in death as Miros Birds are quick to bite anything that gets too close. This doesn't mean they're impossible to kill - the simplest way of doing so is separating one from the group, then blinding it with a and stabbing it to death. This still requires some caution, as Miros Birds may bite the even when blinded. If available, using can make for a safer & reusable alternative, since their strong stun renders Miros Birds unable to do anything.

Stealth
Tunnels and other tight spaces make for good hidings spots, as Miros Birds are often too bulky to go into them. The various metallic sounds they produce can serve as a warning before their arrival, and staying in one while a group runs by is a great way to stay safe. Note that Miros Birds are capable of sticking their beaks into tunnels to fish out any prey they see entering them, and care should be taken to stay far away enough from entrances to avoid being snatched up. They typically lose interest and move on from tunnel entrances quickly.

Evasion
Miros Birds are faster than the Slugcat and tricky to outrun, especially on the largely uneven terrain of the Memory Crypts. The various metallic sounds they produce can be heard from afar, serving as a warning before their arrival. Holding onto Flashbangs is a great evasion strategy, as throwing one can buy the player time to get away, in case there aren't any hiding spots nearby.

Abilities & behavior
Miros Birds are found in long, horizontal rooms, where they run from side to side, attacking any prey they come across. They're most often found in groups of 3-5, though this is mainly due to them spawning from the same off-screen dens. Miros Birds actually antagonize other Miros Birds, and can often be seen aggressively snapping beaks at each other.

Senses
Miros Birds can't hear, but have excellent sight, that allows them to spot creatures from over a screen away. However, this trait also means that they're vulnerable to Flashbangs, which temporarily blind them when thrown. Blinded Miros Birds stay stationary, and only frantically snap their beak around in an attempt to bite nearby creatures.

Variants & attributes
Miros Birds' eyes vary in size and color, ranging from yellow to orange. Their beaks, and the organic parts of their legs vary in thickness. The backs of their long necks may feature various amounts differently shaped frills. A tail of varying lengths may also hang from between their legs.

Trivia

 * Miros Birds will occasionally become stuck on geometry, making it difficult for the player to progress. The birds will use increasingly long running starts to attempt to get unstuck.
 * Miros Birds' eyes flash through a rainbow of colors when blinded, even if the player used a to blind them instead of a Flashbang.
 * Miros Birds run away from & . However, they may attempt to bite it when cornered, temporarily disabling the creature while it's in their beak.
 * Miros Birds are inspired by the paintings of Joan Miró, hence the name.