I can see why they would think that. Some of your features do suggest both dinosaur and bird influences. Magnificent creatures, both. I once met a bunch of dinosaurs on a spaceship. Met a very lovely triceratops!
That is the problem, so many species are violent and have that whole domination aspect to them. I should explore more of this universe and see if there are any species from my dream world. There are a few that I would not wish to show their faces here.