If a bird's 'when played' power allows or requires an action (such as drawing bonus cards), must it be resolved before the next bird is played, or can it be delayed?
Official Answer
A bird's WHEN PLAYED (white) power must be resolved immediately when the bird is played and cannot be delayed until after another bird is played.
This is supported by the following rules:
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On page 4, it states:
"To place a bird from your hand onto a habitat, place an action cube on the Play a Bird spot above where you will play the bird. Pay the bird’s food and egg cost, then place the bird on your mat, only triggering that bird’s white 'when played' power (if any)."
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On page 10, it clarifies:
"WHEN PLAYED (white): These powers may be activated only when a bird is played (never again after you play the bird)."
This means the WHEN PLAYED power is only available at the moment the bird is played and must be resolved at that time, before any other actions (such as playing another bird) are taken.
Source: pages 4 and 10.
Source: Core Rulebook (pp. 10, 4, 7, 8, 9)