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==General== |
==General== |
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| − | Birds in the ''[[Magic]]'' universe can be of tremendous size and quite intelligent, while some are even anthropomorphic. Natural birds are usually [[blue]] or [[white]] balanced creatures with [[flying]]. Many of them, being blue, have deck |
+ | Birds in the ''[[Magic]]'' universe can be of tremendous size and quite intelligent, while some are even anthropomorphic. Natural birds are usually [[blue]] or [[white]] balanced creatures with [[flying]]. Many of them, being blue, have deck-searching/drawing abilities. An exception is [[Birds of Paradise]] which is a [[Green]], 0/1 with a mana acceleration-related ability. |
The first creatures to bear the type Bird were <c>Roc Hatchling</c> and <c>Circling Vultures</c> in ''[[Weatherlight]]''. <c>Roc of Kher Ridges</c> from ''[[Alpha]]'', <c>Osai Vultures</c> and <c>Mesa Falcon</c> from ''[[Legends]]'' were later issued errata to become birds as well. The type Bird was eventually solidified in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]]. |
The first creatures to bear the type Bird were <c>Roc Hatchling</c> and <c>Circling Vultures</c> in ''[[Weatherlight]]''. <c>Roc of Kher Ridges</c> from ''[[Alpha]]'', <c>Osai Vultures</c> and <c>Mesa Falcon</c> from ''[[Legends]]'' were later issued errata to become birds as well. The type Bird was eventually solidified in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]]. |
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| + | {{Main|Aven}} |
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| − | ===Dominaria=== |
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| − | On [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], Aven used to be most prevalent on the continent of [[Otaria]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/style-guide-aven-2002-02-22|Style Guide: Aven|[[Magic Arcana]]|February 22, 2002}}</ref> Lately, many have migrated to [[Benalia]]. |
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| − | ====Otarian Eagle-like aven==== |
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| − | According to Otarian myths, the aven were created when eagles begged the [[Ancestor]] to make them human, with the Ancestor granting half the wish. On the other hand, some believe that the aven were refugees from another plane who settled on Dominaria, while others claim that they evolved naturally from birds such as the <c>Suntail Hawk</c>. |
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| − | Otarian Aven resemble humanoid eagles, and are tall and strong, possessing arms, legs, and powerful wings capable of flight. Most aven live along Otaria's northern coasts around [[Otaria#Balshan Bay|Balshan Bay]] as fishers, but many are also found inland on the [[Daru Plains]] and other Order-controlled regions. They are militant creatures who make up a significant portion of the Order's members. Many aven are accomplished warriors, [[wizard]]s, or both. Around the time of the [[Time Spiral]] crisis, the aven were reduced to squatters in the continent's ruins. |
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| − | Several of the surviving Aven relocated from Otaria to [[Benalia]], where many adopted the [[Serra]]n faith. |
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| − | Although most Otarian aven resemble eagles, some are owl-like in appearance. "Owl aven" seem less militant than eagle aven, specializing as [[wizard]]s. Some owl aven also inhabited the planes of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Ravnica]] and the [[Shard]] of [[Alara]] known as [[Bant]]. |
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| − | Some owl Aven can be found on [[Shandalar]], acting as the <c>Warden of Evos Isle</c> in service to the [[sphinx]]es there. |
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| − | ====Mutant Aven==== |
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| − | As the [[Mirari]]'s magic washed across Otaria, altering its inhabitants, many aven became taller and more muscular, with long, razor-like talons jutting from their wings. The most advanced of these mutants lost their arms, regressing into huge sentient raptors. On the other hand, mutant owl aven, known as '''crookclaws''', also grew larger and sprouted talons from their wings, but retained independent use of their arms. The crookclaws' magical abilities were also enhanced by the Mirari's emanations. |
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| − | Crookclaws appear to have bred true after the Mirari crisis ended and survived at least until the time of the [[rift]]s. It is unknown if eagle avens survived as well. |
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| − | Hulking, wingless, featherless avian humanoids with gray skin, legs of nearly solid bone, and limited intelligence, '''elen''' stand nine to ten feet in height. They are slow-moving creatures who serve as enforcers and infantry for the [[Order]] in Otaria. |
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| − | ====Raypen==== |
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| − | Raypen are small, fragile, four-foot-tall bird-people with vestigial wings (whose magical feathers still afford them flight) and thin, withered-looking legs with prehensile feet. They serve as scouts and magical support for the Order in Otaria. |
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| − | ===Alara=== |
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| − | The royal family of [[Valeron]] on [[Alara]]n [[Bant]] consists of falcon-like aven.<ref name="IDW">Vita Ayala (2018) "[[Magic: The Gathering - Chandra]] #2", [[IDW Publishing]]</ref> |
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| − | ====Kathari==== |
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| − | The Kathari are a race of scavenging vulture-people native to [[Grixis]]. They are in constant competition with the native [[necromancer]]s for corpses, who sometimes let them act because they think they cleanse bad luck from the dead. Their religion, called Skive, states that only those dead whose skeleton has been completely cleansed from flesh have a chance to enter the afterlife. As such, the Kathari treat their scavenging lifestyle as a holy calling. |
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| − | ===Amonkhet=== |
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| − | [[Amonkhet (plane)|Amonkhet]]'s Aven come in two varieties: ibis-like and falcon-like.<ref>[http://media.wizards.com/2017/downloads/magic/plane-shift_amonkhet.pdf Plane Shift: Amonkhet]</ref> Unlike most Aven which are in fact birds, these Aven have human bodies, with only avian heads and wings. They live among the population of Naktamun and prepare for the [[Trials of the Five Gods|trials of the five gods]] like every other race. These Aven delight in flying above their foes, using their superior mobility to confound and outpace their opponents.<ref>Wizards of the Coast. [http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/amonkhet Explore the planes: Amonkhet]</ref> |
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| − | ===Kylem=== |
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| − | [[Kylem]]'s Aven are peacock-like. |
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| − | Unlike the Aven of other planes, the Aven from [[Tarkir]] are four-limbed: the clawed, feathered forelimbs are simultaneously wings and arms, much like the forelimbs of primitive birds. They are associated with the [[Jeskai Way]], the [[Abzan Houses]], the [[Sultai Brood]] and the [[Temur Frontier]], having thrived after the extinction of the [[dragon]]s. Abzan Aven resemble vultures and are an elite that serves the clan's Khan, Anafenza, the Temur Aven resemble ravens, and the Jeskai Aven are crane or falcon-like. Abzan Aven serve Khan Anafenza as her personal elite guards and are tasked with watching the Lookout Roost to prevent the [[Sultai Brood]] from attacking. Jeskai Aven serve Khan Narset, mostly taking the role of windscouts and becoming emissaries between the Jeskai and other clans; they are capable of seeing the enchantments that line the mountain routes and often live as hermits, flying in intricate patterns around the peaks as a form of meditation. Very little is known about Sultai and Temur Aven, but the former resemble rails and the latter ravens. |
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| − | In the new timeline, Aven are found among the [[Ojutai]] and the [[Dromoka]]. Ojutai Aven have an honored place in their society since their wings allow them a better command over the body language of draconic. They are often used as translators by high-ranking dragons and the voice of Ojutai's personal translator carries the weight of the dragonlord himself. Among the Dromoka, Aven are integrated into the "family units" within the clan, living side by side with humans and ainok, calling each other equals and brothers. Additionally, some of the vulture-like Aven have allied themselves with [[Silumgar]]. |
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| − | ==Other types of Birds== |
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===Aesthir=== |
===Aesthir=== |
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| − | Aesthir are giant birds that were used by the [[Kjeldor]]ans of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]'s [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]] as flying mounts for their [[Knights of Kjeldor|elite skyknights]]. Aesthir were highly prized by the Kjeldorans, with mistreatment or disrespect towards them being heavily frowned upon. |
+ | Aesthir are giant birds that were used by the [[Kjeldor]]ans of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]'s [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]] as flying mounts for their [[Knights of Kjeldor|elite skyknights]]. Aesthir were highly prized by the Kjeldorans, with mistreatment or disrespect towards them being heavily frowned upon. Though the cold-weather breed gradually became extinct after the Ice Age ended and their natural habitat disappeared, a breed that could survive warmer weather was bred by [[Kjeldor|Kjeldorans]] and exists to the modern day.<ref name="Keeping">[[Jeff Grubb]] (2006), "''[[Keeping the Cold]]''", [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref><ref name="DMU Legends">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-youll-find-dominaria-united-2022-09-01|The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United|[[Roy Graham]]|September 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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| − | It is said that [[Oriel Kjeldos]] was the first to train an Aesthir |
+ | It is said that [[Oriel Kjeldos]] was the first to train an Aesthir and that [[Márton Stromgald]] was the first to use them in combat against the [[goblin]]s. |
===Cranes=== |
===Cranes=== |
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| − | In [[Theros]] cranes are [[white]] aligned domesticated birds that fly into the battlefield to supply soldiers with weapons. In contrast, in |
+ | In [[Theros]] cranes are [[white]] aligned domesticated birds that fly into the battlefield to supply soldiers with weapons. In contrast, in [[Shenmeng]] they are wild, [[red]] aligned fire-breathing birds, albeit very distinct from the local [[phoenix]]es. Both seem to allude to mythology: cranes are depicted as "soldier-like" by Pliny the Elder, while in Chinese mythology the Vermilion Bird is a distinct entity from the Fenghuang (Phoenix). |
===Falcons=== |
===Falcons=== |
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| − | <c>Mesa Falcon</c>s are dangerous birds on [[Ulgrotha]] that visit the <c>Serra Aviary</c>. Serra's [[Falconers]] |
+ | <c>Mesa Falcon</c>s are dangerous birds on [[Ulgrotha]] that visit the <c>Serra Aviary</c>. Serra's [[Falconers]] can communicate directly with the birds. [[Mardu Horde]] falconers train massive falcons – which are also Rocs – as aerial steeds, often decorating them with their wing-like banners, giving them "a fearsome four-winged appearance". |
===Owls=== |
===Owls=== |
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| − | Owls are predatory birds with distinctive flattened faces and, in some cases, paired tufts of feathers on their heads that resemble ears. Owls are sometimes kept as pets and familiars by [[wizard]]s; some owls are also said to house the souls of deceased |
+ | Owls are predatory birds with distinctive flattened faces and, in some cases, paired tufts of feathers on their heads that resemble ears. Owls are sometimes kept as pets and familiars by [[wizard]]s; some owls are also said to house the souls of deceased archmages.<ref><c>Sage Owl</c></ref> On [[Ravnica]], some owls are kept as couriers and fiercely protect the mail they carry.<ref><c>Senate Courier</c></ref> During the [[War of the Spark]], some of these owls joined in the battle against the [[Dreadhorde]].<ref><c>Sky Theater Strix</c></ref> |
| − | '''Strixes''' are a type of owl-like |
+ | '''Strixes''' or '''striges''' are a type of owl-like bird native to the [[Alara]]n shard of [[Esper]].<ref name="AlaraGuide">[[Doug Beyer]] & [[Jenna Helland]] (2008). ''[[A Planeswalker's Guide to Alara]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]. ISBN-13 978-0786951246</ref> They resemble ashen-colored screech owls with deep black eyes. Strixes are aggressive predators. The screech of a strix can drain the thoughts and memories of those who hear it, which in turn nourishes the bird {{-}} a form of psychic vampirism. They were kept as pets by Esper's scullers, who used them to hunt down unpaying clients.<ref><c>Tidehollow Strix</c></ref> During the [[Conflux]], strixes found [[Grixis]] to be lacking in viable pray and instead migrated to [[Bant]].<ref><c>Parasitic Strix</c></ref> |
===Parea=== |
===Parea=== |
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| − | The Parea are large, flightless, carnivorous birds living in the east of [[Jamuraa]]. They were mostly wiped out in the civilized areas of the continent but remained a danger in the wastes where they would hunt in packs and prey on travelers. During the Keldon invasion of Jamuraa they were often found following the [[Keldon]] war barges looking for carrion and were therefore used to execute worthless prisoners, cowards, and traitors. The <c>Darba</c> are enormous relatives of the parea that would attack even well-armed Keldon encampments in search of food. They can grow upwards of twenty-five feet and are capable of picking up oxen in their beaks. |
+ | The Parea are large, flightless, carnivorous birds living in the east of [[Jamuraa]]. They were mostly wiped out in the civilized areas of the continent but remained a danger in the wastes where they would hunt in packs and prey on travelers. During the Keldon invasion of Jamuraa, they were often found following the [[Keldon]] war barges looking for carrion and were therefore used to execute worthless prisoners, cowards, and traitors. The <c>Darba</c> are enormous relatives of the parea that would attack even well-armed Keldon encampments in search of food. They can grow upwards of twenty-five feet and are capable of picking up oxen in their beaks. |
| + | ===Perchers and other [[phyrexian]] birds=== |
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| − | ===Percher=== |
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| − | Perchers look nothing like normal birds, but more like flying squid. They were used by the [[Phyrexia]]ns and [[Rath]]i to relay messages across long distances, due to their parrot-like ability to memorize and repeat short phrases. |
+ | Perchers look nothing like normal birds, but more like flying squid. They were used by the [[Phyrexia]]ns and [[Rath]]i to relay messages across long distances, due to their parrot-like ability to memorize and repeat short phrases. Despiste their alliance, they are not typed as phyrexians; the plane that would become Phyrexia had "strange birds", implying that they might be remnants or corruptions of these lifeforms at the hands of Yawgmoth.<ref>The Thran</ref> |
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| + | [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]] makes use of new types of birds, this time true phyrexians. Most of them are [[White]] (<c>Tine Shrike</c>, <c>Shriek Raptor</c>). Some like <c>Tainted Observer</c> barely resemble birds at all, looking like three tailed snakes with human heads. |
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===[[Phoenix]]=== |
===[[Phoenix]]=== |
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| − | Phoenixes are half-animal/half-elemental avians. They are capable of turning their body into fire and flame, and |
+ | Phoenixes are half-animal/half-elemental avians. They are capable of turning their body into fire and flame, and rising from their ashes, resurrecting themselves. They are seen on Dominaria in various fire-aligned regions ([[Shiv]], [[Bogardan]]), [[Ravnica]], [[Jund]], and used to exist even on [[Rath]]. Some phoenixes are called firebirds. |
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| + | The [[kithkin]] of [[Lorwyn–Shadowmoor|Lorwyn]] train and ride large birds called plovers.<ref>Plover Knights</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071109043005/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/daily/db9 The Book of Kith and Kin (archived)]</ref> |
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===Vultures=== |
===Vultures=== |
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| − | Vultures are a type of bird with dark feathers, long necks and featherless heads. They feed on carrion and, unlike other birds, are chiefly aligned with [[Black]] mana. |
+ | Vultures are a type of bird with dark feathers, long necks, and featherless heads. They feed on carrion and, unlike other birds, are chiefly aligned with [[Black]] mana. |
==Creature Update== |
==Creature Update== |
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===Creature types changed into Bird=== |
===Creature types changed into Bird=== |
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Creature types changed into Bird include: |
Creature types changed into Bird include: |
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+ | *'''Aesthir''' (<c>Wild Aesthir</c>) |
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+ | *'''Albatross''' (<c>Giant Albatross</c>) |
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+ | *'''[[Chicken]] / Rooster''' (<c>Zodiac Rooster</c>)<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190528821103/how-come-the-flavor-judge-isnt-creature-type|title=How come the Flavor Judge isn't creature type chicken?|January 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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+ | *'''[[Egg]]''' (<c>Rukh Egg</c>) (later reversed) |
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+ | *'''Erne''' (<c>Silver Erne</c>) |
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+ | *'''Falcon''' (<c>Windreaper Falcon</c>) |
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+ | *'''Mana-Bird''' (<c>Birds of Paradise</c>) |
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+ | *'''Pigeon''' (<c>Carrier Pigeons</c>) |
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+ | *'''Roc''' (<c>Crimson Roc</c>) |
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+ | *'''Vulture''' (<c>Osai Vultures</c>) |
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+ | *'''Whippoorwill''' (<c>Whippoorwill</c>) |
===Other bird species included in the Bird type=== |
===Other bird species included in the Bird type=== |
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Some examples of other bird species included in the Bird type: |
Some examples of other bird species included in the Bird type: |
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+ | *<c>Baleful Strix</c> |
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+ | *<c>Cloudchaser Kestrel</c> |
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+ | *<c>Coveted Peacock</c> |
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+ | *<c>Esper Cormorants</c> |
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+ | *<c>Hunting Moa</c> |
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+ | *<c>Hydromorph Gull</c> |
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+ | *<c>Kingfisher</c> |
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+ | *<c>Mercurial Kite</c> |
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+ | *<c>Messenger Jays</c> |
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+ | *<c>Mist Raven</c> |
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+ | *<c>Moon Heron</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/heron-moon-2011-11-17|The Heron in the Moon|[[Monty Ashley]]|November 17, 2011}}</ref> |
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+ | *<c>Rainbow Crow</c> |
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+ | *<c>River Hoopoe</c> |
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+ | *<c>Sawtooth Loon</c> |
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+ | *<c>Screeching Buzzard</c> |
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+ | *<c>Skyshroud Condor</c> |
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+ | *<c>Stormwatch Eagle</c> |
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+ | *<c>Supply-Line Cranes</c> |
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+ | *<c>Thieving Magpie</c> |
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+ | *<c>Welkin Hawk</c> |
==Notable birds== |
==Notable birds== |
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| − | ===Alara=== |
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| − | + | ;[[Alara]] |
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| − | + | ;[[Amonkhet (plane)|Amonkhet]] |
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+ | *<c>Kykar, Wind's Fury</c> |
| + | ;[[Arcavios]] |
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| − | ===Dominaria=== |
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| − | ;Aven |
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+ | *[[Imbraham]] |
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+ | *[[Mavinda]] |
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+ | *[[Shaile]] |
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| − | * <c>Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle</c>, an theologian and missionary, who worships [[Serra]] in her form of [[The Ancestor]]. |
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| + | ;[[Capenna]] |
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+ | *[[Falco Spara]] |
| + | ;[[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] |
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| − | * |
+ | *[[Aven]] |
| + | **[[Balmor]] |
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+ | **[[Commander Eesha]] |
| + | **[[Major Teroh]] |
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| + | **[[Lieutenant Kirtar]] |
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| + | **[[Kangee]] |
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| + | **[[Teshar]] |
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| − | ===Kaldheim=== |
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| + | **[[Meep]] |
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| − | * <c>Hakka, Whispering Raven</c> |
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| − | * <c>Vega, the Watcher</c> |
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| + | ;[[Eldraine]] |
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| − | ===Tarkir=== |
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+ | *[[Goose Mother]] |
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| + | *[[Akim]] |
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| + | *[[Shabraz]] |
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| + | *[[Yorion]] |
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| + | ;[[Kaldheim (plane)|Kaldeim]] |
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| + | *[[Hakka]] |
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| + | *[[Vega]] |
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| + | *[[Ishai]] |
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| + | *[[Duck]] |
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*[[Esior]] |
*[[Esior]] |
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| + | ;[[Un-iverse]] |
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| − | ===Other=== |
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| + | ;[[Dungeons & Dragons]] |
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| + | *<c>Doric, Owlbear Avenger</c> |
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| + | *<c>Lukamina, Hawk Form</c> |
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| + | ;[[Universes Beyond]] |
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| + | *<c>Landroval, Horizon Witness</c> |
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| + | *<c>Meneldor, Swift Savior</C> |
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| + | }} |
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==Tokens== |
==Tokens== |
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| + | Tokens marked with {{A}} are created by [[Acorn]] cards. |
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{{Bird tokens|header=y}} |
{{Bird tokens|header=y}} |
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| − | ;[[Silver-bordered]] |
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| − | {{Un tokens|type=Bird|header=y}} |
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==Lords== |
==Lords== |
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+ | *<c>Aven Brigadier</c> (also Soldiers) |
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+ | *<c>Kangee, Aerie Keeper</c> - first [[Lord]] to grant something based on the number of counters (feather) on it |
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+ | *<c>Soraya the Falconer</c> - first Lord to grant [[banding]]. Originally was a Falcon Lord but became a Bird Lord after the grand creature-type update. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *<c>Azorius Keyrune</c> is a [[Mana stone#Man Stones|manstone]] that can become a 2/2 white and blue Bird artifact creature with flying. |
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+ | *[[Bird Maiden]]s are an all-female tribe of winged humans. |
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+ | *<c>Glint Hawk Idol</c> can become a 2/2 Bird artifact creature with flying. |
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+ | *Scale Birds are a technique [[artists]] use to make a central figure look bigger.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/scale-birds-2011-08-10-0|Scale Birds|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 10, 2011}}</ref> |
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+ | *An Aven [[planeswalker]] was seen during the [[War of the Spark (event)|War of the Spark]].<ref name="Rallying">{{DailyRef|magic-story/war-spark-ravnica-rallying-reluctant-2019-05-22|War of the Spark: Ravnica – Rallying the Reluctant|[[Greg Weisman]]|May 22, 2019}}</ref> |
| − | * |
+ | *<c>Animal Sanctuary</c> is a [[land]] that can put [[+1/+1 counter]]s on birds. |
| + | *The <c>Priority Avenger</c> [[test card]] introduced [[Aven]] as its own creature type.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/mystery-booster-release-notes-2019-11-11|''Mystery Booster'' Release Notes|[[Eli Shiffrin]]|November 11, 2019}}</ref> [[Gatherer]] shows an image of <c>Priority Avenger</c> with the Bird creature type but the Oracle text still says Aven as it was intended.<ref>[https://gatherer.wizards.com/pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=476139 Priority Avenger on Gatherer]</ref> In actuality, there seem to be no editions printed with the Aven-type. "Aven" being part of the name doesn't make things clearer. |
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| + | *In an alternate reality, Kamigawa was home to a race of red-aligned mountain-dwelling humanoid birds called [[Wikipedia:Tengu|tengu]].<ref>{{DailyRef|ask-wizards-march-2007-2007-03-01|Ask Wizards - March 2007|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 1, 2007}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| − | + | File:Aven.jpg|Aven. Art by Tony DiTerlizzi and Randy Gallegos. |
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| − | + | File:Mutant aven.jpg|Mutant aven. Art by Luca Zontini and [[Ron Spencer]]. |
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| − | + | File:Aesthir.jpg|Aesthir. Art by Michael Sutfin. |
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| − | + | File:Mesa falcon.jpg|Mesa Falcon. Art by [[Mark Poole]]. |
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| − | + | File:Parea.jpg|Parea. Art by Arnie Swekel. |
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| − | + | File:Darba.jpg|Darba. Art by [[Heather Hudson]]. |
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| − | + | File:Percher.jpg|Percher. Art by [[Edward P. Beard, Jr.]] |
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| − | + | File:Phoenix.jpg|Phoenix. Art by David O'Connor. |
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| − | + | File:Primoc.jpg|Primoc. Art by Tony Szczudlo. |
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| − | + | File:Roc.jpg|Roc. Art by [[Andi Rusu]]. |
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| − | + | File:Rukh.jpg|Rukh hatchling. Art by Mark Zug. |
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367 cards
 36.8%  35.1%  7.1%  2.5%  3.5%  5.2%  1.1%  0.3%  0.3%  0.5%  0.8%  0.5%  1.1%  1.9%  3.3% 47 Bird creation cards
as of Alchemy: Karlov Manor 38.3% 25.5% 4.3% 4.3% 21.3% 4.3% 2.1% |
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Bird is a catch-all creature type for animals characterized by having feathers, hollow bones, and wings. They are usually capable of flight.
General[ | ]
Birds in the Magic universe can be of tremendous size and quite intelligent, while some are even anthropomorphic. Natural birds are usually blue or white balanced creatures with flying. Many of them, being blue, have deck-searching/drawing abilities. An exception is Birds of Paradise which is a Green, 0/1 with a mana acceleration-related ability.
The first creatures to bear the type Bird were Roc Hatchling and Circling Vultures in Weatherlight. Roc of Kher Ridges from Alpha, Osai Vultures and Mesa Falcon from Legends were later issued errata to become birds as well. The type Bird was eventually solidified in the Grand Creature Type Update.
Types[ | ]
Aven[ | ]
Aven are sentient, anthropomorphic bird folk found on several planes. Aven was introduced as a type on a test card but they remain birds in normal sets.
Aesthir[ | ]
Aesthir are giant birds that were used by the Kjeldorans of Dominaria's Ice Age as flying mounts for their elite skyknights. Aesthir were highly prized by the Kjeldorans, with mistreatment or disrespect towards them being heavily frowned upon. Though the cold-weather breed gradually became extinct after the Ice Age ended and their natural habitat disappeared, a breed that could survive warmer weather was bred by Kjeldorans and exists to the modern day.[1][2]
It is said that Oriel Kjeldos was the first to train an Aesthir and that Márton Stromgald was the first to use them in combat against the goblins.
Cranes[ | ]
In Theros cranes are white aligned domesticated birds that fly into the battlefield to supply soldiers with weapons. In contrast, in Shenmeng they are wild, red aligned fire-breathing birds, albeit very distinct from the local phoenixes. Both seem to allude to mythology: cranes are depicted as "soldier-like" by Pliny the Elder, while in Chinese mythology the Vermilion Bird is a distinct entity from the Fenghuang (Phoenix).
Falcons[ | ]
Mesa Falcons are dangerous birds on Ulgrotha that visit the Serra Aviary. Serra's Falconers can communicate directly with the birds. Mardu Horde falconers train massive falcons – which are also Rocs – as aerial steeds, often decorating them with their wing-like banners, giving them "a fearsome four-winged appearance".
Owls[ | ]
Owls are predatory birds with distinctive flattened faces and, in some cases, paired tufts of feathers on their heads that resemble ears. Owls are sometimes kept as pets and familiars by wizards; some owls are also said to house the souls of deceased archmages.[3] On Ravnica, some owls are kept as couriers and fiercely protect the mail they carry.[4] During the War of the Spark, some of these owls joined in the battle against the Dreadhorde.[5]
Strixes or striges are a type of owl-like bird native to the Alaran shard of Esper.[6] They resemble ashen-colored screech owls with deep black eyes. Strixes are aggressive predators. The screech of a strix can drain the thoughts and memories of those who hear it, which in turn nourishes the bird — a form of psychic vampirism. They were kept as pets by Esper's scullers, who used them to hunt down unpaying clients.[7] During the Conflux, strixes found Grixis to be lacking in viable pray and instead migrated to Bant.[8]
Parea[ | ]
The Parea are large, flightless, carnivorous birds living in the east of Jamuraa. They were mostly wiped out in the civilized areas of the continent but remained a danger in the wastes where they would hunt in packs and prey on travelers. During the Keldon invasion of Jamuraa, they were often found following the Keldon war barges looking for carrion and were therefore used to execute worthless prisoners, cowards, and traitors. The Darba are enormous relatives of the parea that would attack even well-armed Keldon encampments in search of food. They can grow upwards of twenty-five feet and are capable of picking up oxen in their beaks.
Perchers and other phyrexian birds[ | ]
Perchers look nothing like normal birds, but more like flying squid. They were used by the Phyrexians and Rathi to relay messages across long distances, due to their parrot-like ability to memorize and repeat short phrases. Despiste their alliance, they are not typed as phyrexians; the plane that would become Phyrexia had "strange birds", implying that they might be remnants or corruptions of these lifeforms at the hands of Yawgmoth.[9]
New Phyrexia makes use of new types of birds, this time true phyrexians. Most of them are White (Tine Shrike, Shriek Raptor). Some like Tainted Observer barely resemble birds at all, looking like three tailed snakes with human heads.
Phoenix[ | ]
Phoenixes are half-animal/half-elemental avians. They are capable of turning their body into fire and flame, and rising from their ashes, resurrecting themselves. They are seen on Dominaria in various fire-aligned regions (Shiv, Bogardan), Ravnica, Jund, and used to exist even on Rath. Some phoenixes are called firebirds.
Plovers[ | ]
The kithkin of Lorwyn train and ride large birds called plovers.[10][11]
Primoc[ | ]
Primocs are hybrids between birds and monkey-like beasts which were created by the Riptide Project. They have a natural inclination to serve wizards as familiars.
Ravens[ | ]
The Order of Midnight on Eldraine fly upon giant ravens.[12]
Ravens are also a manifestation of the mysterious Raven Man.
Roc[ | ]
A Boros Roc rider of Ravnica
Rocs are humongous birds seen on Rabiah, Terisiare, Jamuraa, Ravnica and Tarkir. On Ravnica, the Boros use them as flying mounts for the Boros Legion.
Rukh[ | ]
Rukhs, also called "stonefeathers", are similar to phoenixes, except their base element is stone, not fire. They look like great vulture-like birds with leathery, dragon-like wings. They are native to Rabiah.
Vultures[ | ]
Vultures are a type of bird with dark feathers, long necks, and featherless heads. They feed on carrion and, unlike other birds, are chiefly aligned with Black mana.
Creature Update[ | ]
Creature types changed into Bird[ | ]
Creature types changed into Bird include:
- Aesthir (Wild Aesthir)
- Albatross (Giant Albatross)
- Chicken / Rooster (Zodiac Rooster)[13]
- Egg (Rukh Egg) (later reversed)
- Erne (Silver Erne)
- Falcon (Windreaper Falcon)
- Mana-Bird (Birds of Paradise)
- Pigeon (Carrier Pigeons)
- Roc (Crimson Roc)
- Vulture (Osai Vultures)
- Whippoorwill (Whippoorwill)
Other bird species included in the Bird type[ | ]
Some examples of other bird species included in the Bird type:
- Baleful Strix
- Cloudchaser Kestrel
- Coveted Peacock
- Esper Cormorants
- Hunting Moa
- Hydromorph Gull
- Kingfisher
- Mercurial Kite
- Messenger Jays
- Mist Raven
- Moon Heron [14]
- Rainbow Crow
- River Hoopoe
- Sawtooth Loon
- Screeching Buzzard
- Skyshroud Condor
- Stormwatch Eagle
- Supply-Line Cranes
- Thieving Magpie
- Welkin Hawk
Notable birds[ | ]
- Bird
- Unknown
Tokens[ | ]
Tokens marked with 
are created by Acorn cards.
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
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| Bird | White | Creature — Bird | 1/1 | Flying |
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| White | Creature — Bird | 3/3 | Flying | |||
| White | Creature — Bird | 3/3 | Flying Whenever this creature attacks, target attacking creature gains flying until end of turn. |
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| White | Creature — Bird | 3/4 | Flying | |||
| Blue | Creature — Bird | 1/1 | Flying | |||
| Blue | Creature — Bird | 1/1 | Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying. |
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| Blue | Creature — Bird | 2/2 | Flying | |||
| Blue | Enchantment Creature — Bird | 2/2 | Flying | |||
| Black | Creature — Bird | 1/1 | Flying This creature can't block. |
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| Red | Creature — Bird | 4/4 | Flying | |||
| White/Blue | Creature — Bird | 1/1 | Flying | |||
| Bird Illusion | Blue | Creature — Bird Illusion | 1/1 | Flying | ||
| Bird Soldier | White | Creature — Bird Soldier | 1/1 | Flying | ||
| Cat Bird | White | Creature — Cat Bird | 1/1 | Flying | ||
| Elemental Bird | Blue | Creature — Elemental Bird | 4/4 | Flying | ||
| Giant Bird | Red | Creature — Giant Bird | 4/4 | |||
| Aven Initiate | White | Creature — Zombie Bird Warrior | 3/2 | Flying | ||
| Aven Wind Guide | White | Creature — Zombie Bird Warrior | 2/3 | Flying, vigilance Creature tokens you control have flying and vigilance. |
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| Oketra's Attendant | White | Creature — Zombie Bird Soldier | 3/3 | Flying | ||
| Storm Crow | Blue | Creature — Bird | 1/2 | Flying |
Lords[ | ]
- Aven Brigadier (also Soldiers)
- Kangee, Aerie Keeper - first Lord to grant something based on the number of counters (feather) on it
- Soraya the Falconer - first Lord to grant banding. Originally was a Falcon Lord but became a Bird Lord after the grand creature-type update.
Trivia[ | ]
- Azorius Keyrune is a manstone that can become a 2/2 white and blue Bird artifact creature with flying.
- Bird Maidens are an all-female tribe of winged humans.
- Glint Hawk Idol can become a 2/2 Bird artifact creature with flying.
- Scale Birds are a technique artists use to make a central figure look bigger.[16]
- An Aven planeswalker was seen during the War of the Spark.[17]
- Animal Sanctuary is a land that can put +1/+1 counters on birds.
- The Priority Avenger test card introduced Aven as its own creature type.[18] Gatherer shows an image of Priority Avenger with the Bird creature type but the Oracle text still says Aven as it was intended.[19] In actuality, there seem to be no editions printed with the Aven-type. "Aven" being part of the name doesn't make things clearer.
- In an alternate reality, Kamigawa was home to a race of red-aligned mountain-dwelling humanoid birds called tengu.[20]
Gallery[ | ]
Aven. Art by Tony DiTerlizzi and Randy Gallegos.
Mutant aven. Art by Luca Zontini and Ron Spencer.
Aesthir. Art by Michael Sutfin.
Mesa Falcon. Art by Mark Poole.
Parea. Art by Arnie Swekel.
Darba. Art by Heather Hudson.
Percher. Art by Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Phoenix. Art by David O'Connor.
Primoc. Art by Tony Szczudlo.
Roc. Art by Andi Rusu.
Rukh hatchling. Art by Mark Zug.
Pilfering Hawk by Dan Scott.
References[ | ]
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (2006), "Keeping the Cold", Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Roy Graham (September 1, 2022). "The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Sage Owl
- ↑ Senate Courier
- ↑ Sky Theater Strix
- ↑ Doug Beyer & Jenna Helland (2008). A Planeswalker's Guide to Alara, Wizards of the Coast. ISBN-13 978-0786951246
- ↑ Tidehollow Strix
- ↑ Parasitic Strix
- ↑ The Thran
- ↑ Plover Knights
- ↑ The Book of Kith and Kin (archived)
- ↑ Chris Mooney (October 31, 2019). "I am SO excited to finally be able to share this with you all!". Reddit.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 29, 2020). "How come the Flavor Judge isn't creature type chicken?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (November 17, 2011). "The Heron in the Moon". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (May 25, 2006). "Dissension Token Art". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (August 10, 2011). "Scale Birds". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Greg Weisman (May 22, 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica – Rallying the Reluctant". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Eli Shiffrin (November 11, 2019). "Mystery Booster Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Priority Avenger on Gatherer
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 1, 2007). "Ask Wizards - March 2007". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
