It's possible that the drop % should be lowered, but from what I see, they should drop them.
Disregarding the non classic items, you can look at:
http://eq.magelo.com/npc/11190
http://eq.magelo.com/npc/11183
And here's a couple quotes from classic:
Quote:
2000:
Aviaks is INSANE money for pickpocketing, the gems and the possibility to get a black pearl is GREAT.
Well, Notwen, hold onto your pants cuz it only gets better from there, .... I have stolen three black pearls from aviak avocets
http://www.thesafehouse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=305
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Also could google "aviak" "black pearl", for further research.