The Koutu, meaning "clawed-beak " is a primarily native creature to Kaiib. This colorful creature is  known for being a Crepuscular, and well adapted for such. The vibrant orange of the males cannot be seen by the fish, and essentially matches the coloration of the sky. The blue top is to blend in with the water in case of being spotted by larger predators. This counter shading is a wonderful adaptation to protect this animal.  

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Koutu serve no real threat to kilds, and hold no interest in eating them. They have been known to get along with kaiibisians, and they have also been known to steal fish from them as well.  A Koutu couple or group may become aggressive and protective in the case of large quantities of kilds getting too close, especially to their nesting grounds or young. They will hiss to provide warning, they do not want to attack or engage in an unnecessary fight, but they will if they must. ( Reasons why animal respect and speech is largely practiced amongst the kaiibisians. )

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Koutu do not make great pets, as they are but wild animals that often think of themselves or their families over orders or companionship with other species. They are freely intractable as long as respected though. Their belts have been hunted previously by some kaiibisian tribes and even outsiders to kaiib. sense the koutu is special to kaiib, it is seen as unique and rare amongst the rest of Anista. They are not in danger by any means luckily, and are common in their region. However, Kaiibisians do not like outsiders hunting their animals, and will get rather pissed off if they are to find out. 

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The large heads of the koutu are very light weight and powerful, making for quick and precise hunting. 

They will often take to water all the way up to their necks and will hunt for fish from above and below water. They aren't the greatest swimmers,, so they do need to be careful of the current and depth of the water. along with not going too deep to get picked off by larger carnivorous fish that may see them. 

They hunt by standing still and careful in the water, closely watching for the shine and movement of a fish. once they've spotted their prey, they lungle with a precise shot and snatch the fish from the water. It will quickly run the fish out of the water and to a near by rock or branch to knock it out or kill it. If the fish is not too big, It is more likely to take a few chomps and swallow it whole.  If they have young, they will often catch as many fish as possible and hold them in their beak, or in their talons and bring the fish to their young to feed.