The Dromaeosaur in the Roblox bird roleplay game Feather Family costs 3,000 Feathers in the unlockable shop. Unlike most standard birds in the game, it represents an extinct dromaeosaurid dinosaur family and features three playable skins: Microraptor, Velociraptor, and Deinonychus.
Depending on which skin and life stage you select, the Dromaeosaur offers distinct playstyles ranging from four-winged gliding and tree scaling to high-speed terrestrial sprinting.
Dromaeosaur Overview and Skin Comparison
In the bird selection menu, the Dromaeosaur is marked with a yellow name and star icon. While originally released with Deinonychus and Microraptor during the 2023 Summer of Fossils event, the playable roster later expanded to include Velociraptor.
| Skin | Size Stage | Flight Capability | In-Game Abilities | Habitat & Diet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microraptor | Small (Adult & Hatchling) | Limited flight (10s adult, 4s hatchling); Glider | Climber (Adult & Hatchling) | Subtropical Forest (Jungle); Carnivore (insects & small prey) |
| Velociraptor | Medium (Adult), Small (Hatchling) | Flightless | Climber (Hatchling only) | Arid Desert (Desert); Carnivore (small & medium prey) |
| Deinonychus | Large (Adult), Small (Hatchling) | Flightless | Climber (Hatchling only) | Floodplains & Swamps (Jungle); Carnivore (medium & large prey) |
Dromaeosaur Skins and In-Game Behavior
1. Microraptor Skin
The Microraptor skin was added on August 4, 2023, and stands out as the only flying variation of the Dromaeosaur:
- Flight and Movement: The adult has mediocre running speed and medium flight speed with up to 10 seconds of airtime. Following the June 27, 2025 update, the hatchling is superprecocial and can fly for 4 seconds.
- Climber Trait: In April 2026, both the adult and hatchling received the Climber ability, allowing players to scale vertical surfaces using a four-limbed climbing animation.
- Visual Design: Accurate to fossil evidence of Microraptor gui, both life stages sport dark, iridescent plumage by default. The adult's Hurt animation directly mimics the pose of the original Microraptor holotype fossil. Realism presets include Summer Plumage (Default) and Winter Plumage.
2. Velociraptor Skin
Added on August 8, 2025, during the 2025 Summer of Fossils event, the Velociraptor skin introduces a slender, desert-adapted carnivore:
- Ground Performance: The adult boasts decent running speed but cannot fly. It features active tail physics that sway dynamically with movement.
- Climbing: The adult lacks special movement abilities, but the hatchling possesses the Climber ability to scale vertical surfaces.
- Unique Actions: The adult Velociraptor has a specialized Preen animation where it tilts its head and scratches with its right foot rather than using its mouth. Its call is a raspy, gargling cackle.
- Realism Presets: Features Brown (Default) and Black presets.
3. Deinonychus Skin
The Deinonychus skin was introduced on August 18, 2023, and serves as the large, heavy-running variant of the group:
- High Ground Speed: The adult Deinonychus possesses high running speed, making it one of the fastest ground-based playables in the game. It cannot fly.
- Climbing Hatchling: In May 2026, the Deinonychus hatchling received the Climber ability, sharing the custom scaling animation used by Velociraptor young.
- Acoustics: The adult call utilizes a low, rumbling audio clip based on an edited cassowary call.
- Realism Presets: Features Brown (Default) and Black presets.
How to Unlock the Dromaeosaur
The Dromaeosaur is not unlocked by default. You must purchase it through the in-game feather shop:
- Earn Feathers passively by remaining in the game (5 Feathers are awarded every 90 seconds of active play time).
- Accumulate 3,000 Feathers.
- Open the bird selection menu or click the feather icon to open the unlockable shop.
- Select Dromaeosaur to unlock the base species, granting access to all three skin variants (Microraptor, Velociraptor, and Deinonychus).
Actions and Controls
Controls for running, climbing, and triggering species actions depend on your device:
- Sprint: Press Shift on PC, tap the Run button on mobile, or press X / Square on console controllers.
- Flight / Glide (Microraptor only): Press Q on PC, tap Fly on mobile, or press Y / Triangle on console.
- Climb: Press C or the assigned action button when facing a vertical surface to cling and climb using all four limbs.
- Special Actions: Access Sit, Eat, Hurt, Display, Preen, Call, and Beak controls using the number row (1–9, 0) on PC or via the on-screen action wheel on touch devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Dromaeosaur fly in Feather Family?
Only the Microraptor skin can fly. The adult Microraptor can fly and glide for up to 10 seconds, while its superprecocial hatchling can fly for 4 seconds. Both the Velociraptor and Deinonychus skins are entirely flightless.
Can all Dromaeosaur stages climb trees and walls?
No. The Climber ability is available on the Microraptor adult, Microraptor hatchling, Velociraptor hatchling, and Deinonychus hatchling. Adult Velociraptor and adult Deinonychus cannot climb.
How much does the Dromaeosaur cost?
The Dromaeosaur costs 3,000 Feathers in the unlockable menu. Buying the species unlocks access to the Microraptor, Velociraptor, and Deinonychus skins without separate Feather purchases.
