The flying and bird-like faratal is most often seen from a distance. However, on closer look (e.g. of a shot down faratl) one can distinguish transparent, membrane-like wings embedded between spindly claws, which hide when parked. Life cycle. They feed on plants scraped from trees or soil. They suck it with a mouth that resembles a small trumpet. They probably also use it to feed their young. Their eyes developed on the front underside of their body, beneath the proboscis. They don’t have a separate head. Fight. They wait for their victims while sitting on high rocks, and when the victim is not far away, they attack by dropping venom bullets on it.