Weriweri

Weriweri, (Maori for Abomination), also known as Bird people, are a genetically engineered creature that contain the genes of Humans, Haast's eagle and Giant Moa. Though created at the site of the Whakaoranga Project, they were not part of the original plan, and were the product of the increasingly deranged rogue scientists that remained after the projects closure.

Creation
After the Kohuru Moa was created, the precedent had been set for creating new forms of life to protect the valley the project was in. More and more radical decisions were made, which culminated in the Weriweri. A fusion of Human, Haast's Eagle genetics, it was the smartest and most dangerous creation to come out of Whakaoranga.

Traits
Combining the fierce cunning of a human mind with the predatory instinct of Haast's Eagles, it was an effective predator. Able to quickly move throughout the dense forest, as well as climb. It also retained the advanced avian vision, granting it excellent eyesight.