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Struthids are used as mounts by the the local [[Rough Rider]] forces known as [[psicavalry]] because of mind-link implants between the rider and his bird which lets the man drive the bird.{{Fn|1b}} Young Struthids have sharp foot-claws three centimetres long and can be white-plumed and silver-beaked. Their beaks can crack the spend brass case of a .30 bullet in two.{{Fn|1c}} Selected Struthids also pull warcarts, which are used during official events as ceremonial transports. These Struthids are twenty hands high, huge beasts bigger than the ones used as cavalry mounts.{{Fn|1a}}