Nodnap

The nodnap is a fleshy, grey, ground-dwelling bird found on the Painted Plain. They are often roasted and used as food.

Secrets of Deltora
Doran described nodnaps under the Painted Plain category in his book Secrets of Deltora.

Shadows of the Master
Jewel of Broome calls Britta a 'nodnap' when they first meet. Seeing Britta's confusion at the term, Jewel explains to her what a nodnap is.

Two Moons
Jewel continues to call Britta 'nodnap' or 'little nodnap' on occasion.

Anatomy
The nodnap is a large ground-dwelling bird covered in grey feathers with two legs and a beak.

Behaviour
The nodnap prefers to run than fly, though they are still considerably slow and easily caught. They graze the Plain in flocks of up to a hundred.

Trivia

 * When roasted, nodnaps taste similar to turkey.
 * The nodnap bears a resemblance to the kiwi, a New Zealand bird.