Fayo ostrich

A Fayo ostrich was a large ostrich-like avian species native to the planet Fayo.

Background
Fayo ostriches were non-sentient, wingless, and had been domesticated by the Fayons as transportation. Unlike the Earth ostrich, these were larger, usually six feet tall with necks extending four feet, had four taloned toes and dramatically larger tail plumage. Feathers were colored purple, dark blue or brown, with tail plumes ranging from light blue to white.

History
In 2266, Captain James T. Kirk and Prince Yano rode Fayo ostriches on saddles with reins through the jungles on Fayo. Yano, son of Bavoda, aimed to coerce his father into enacting democratic reforms. En route to confront Bavoda, Kirk and Yano were intercepted by patrols mounted on camelephants led by Colonel Lam, who aimed to kill the prince. Spock and Montgomery Scott arrived at the last moment on Fayo ostriches to join the fight. This distracted Lam, allowing Kirk to fire a phaser and knock Lam off of his animal.