Titavian
The titavian, alternatively called the goffbird or huge goff, was a nearly mythical reptavian species that was indigenous to Naboo.
Characteristics
These goffs were enormous reptavian fliers that made their homes on the mountains and rocky cliffs at the distant edges of the oceans and swamps of Naboo. The presence of large animal bones and limbs close to their perches indicated that goffs scavenged for dead animals. Instances of them consuming the deceased bodies of sando aqua monsters floating in the water had also been recorded. It was believed that they reproduced by laying eggs. Their wings stretched an average of 100 meters.
Due to their considerable size, they struggled to become airborne. They needed a significant amount of space to achieve liftoff, making high cliffs advantageous. They could extend their wings and jump from the cliffs, eventually finding the air currents. Although they were susceptible to danger on level ground, their immense size meant that they had no natural enemies.
As part of a traditional coming-of-age ritual, a Gungan warrior was required to obtain feathers from a titavian's wing while riding an aiwha. The feathers that were collected were then incorporated into their kaadu war saddles. This was a perilous undertaking because, even though titavians were not naturally hostile, a single careless sweep of its massive wing could easily result in the death of both the rider and the aiwha they were riding.
Sources
- Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
- The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- kaadu in the Databank (original site is defunct) (as "huge goff")