How to Tame Pelagornis in ARK
A seabird that can land on and take off from water. Excellent for harvesting organic polymer from penguins.
Quick Facts
- Diet
- Piscivore
- Temperament
- Passive
- Tame Method
- Passive
- Rideable
- Yes
Taming Steps
1. Prepare your gear
Bring Raw Prime Fish Meat, bug repellent (if applicable), and a shield for emergencies.
2. Locate the creature
Find a wild Pelagornis on supported maps. Check the spawn map and bring a fast mount or a flyer for transport.
3. Approach passively
Pelagornis is a passive tame. Approach slowly with no weapons drawn, drop or hand-feed its preferred food, and avoid sudden movements.
4. Feed the right food
Place Raw Prime Fish Meat in its inventory (alternatives: Raw Fish Meat). Higher-tier food gives faster taming and higher level bonuses.
5. Maintain torpor
Keep wild predators away — passive tames are vulnerable while feeding.
6. Claim & saddle
Once tamed, equip a saddle (unlocks via the engram tab) to ride your Pelagornis.