Redhawk Caldera but I won't give up that easily

He craned his neck to look behind him at the greeting, and gave the girl a smile. It was a near-yearling of grayscale with inviting green eyes, and his expression grew warmer. He turned to face her, tail wagging and his own expression one of curiosity.

Good morning, Killdeer greeted her, intrigued. I'm assuming you're one of Maia's kids? Otherwise, you're a sister of mine. I'm Killdeer, he added, eyes creasing with his grin.

Maybe she was a sister. He'd be quite pleased to meet more close family.