#nemoidia

Nemoidian pylat birds were a type of small avian native to Nemoidia. Pylat birds were sought after as pets, due to their beautiful plumage and song. Because of this, owning a pylat bird was a status symbol in Nemoidian culture. A rare pylat bird from the moon Sojourn played an important role in establishing the relationship between Darth Sidious and Nute Gunray.

Source: Star Wars: Episode I The Visual Dictionary (1999)

First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novel (1999)

Nemoidia was a temperate world located in the Colonies. Covered with foggy, grassy plains, the planet was settled by the Duros early in galactic history who over generations became a distinct new species, Nemoidians. Nemoidia was a gloomy place, and most ambitious Nemoidians moved offworld. Despite this, the planet was home to the most important members of the Inner Circle, whose members dictated trade strategy that affected the entire galaxy.

Source: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species (2006)

First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Visual Dictionary (1999)