Exquisite

SO. MANY. FEATHERSS.

This is Linheraptor exquisitus, a lesser-known cousin of fellow Velociraptor. I wanted it to look particularly bird-like here, to further show how a dromaeosaur can look avian but still beautiful, believable and yet not quite a bird.

The feather patterns are inspired by things like quails and willets, but I tried to make them look more shaggy and 'primitive', almost like down.

I also gave it 'lips'. Not quite sure about it, just an experience.

Also, thanks everyone who answered my question about wing folding! The links and responses were very useful here.

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