The Kroot species has an avian ancestry, and these kindreds have resurrected this aspect of their evolutionary development by eating the flesh of winged hunters. Although not suited for extended flight, their wings allow them to spiral on the warm updrafts above the jungle canopy and then swoop down upon the heads of their enemies.

Squad: The kindred numbers 10-20 Vulture Kroot.

Equipment: Each Vulture Kroot is armed with a Kroot rifle.

Options: The entire kindred may be equipped with frag grenades at +1 point per model.

Character: One Kroot must be upgraded to a Shaper at an additional cost of +21 pts. Some Shapers carry weaponry gifted by their employers and may choose additional equipment from the Armoury.

Evolutionary Adaptations: These Kroot have evolved small but functional wings that allow them to glide short distances. The squad moves as if equipped with jump packs, with the exception that they do not test for accidents when moving through woods or jungles. They may also Deep Strike if allowed to do so by the mission being played. In missions that do not use the Deep Strike scenario special rules, the kindred must deploy with the rest of the army.