Sunfire Longwing

Breed name: Sunfire Longwing

Bird inspiration: unknown

Class: Longwing

Subclass: Standard

Overview
As of this writing, there are no known pilots that ride a sunfire longwing. They are rare, hard to catch, and hard to tame. By all accounts, they are better left in peace, as they nest in colonies of up to twenty adults, and will mob anything that looks like a threat.

The sunfire is exceptional for its showy colors and unusually long feathers, giving it a fantastical appearance. There are theories that it is this breed that gave rise to the legend of the "pheonix" and related creatures. Seeing adults dive for fish truly is something worth waiting for.

Coloration and Conformation
Sunfires come in varying shades of yellow and cream, with red or brown feathers in their crest, tail, and wings. They are standard longwings, with extraordinary stamina. Young sunfires are ready to fly within 6-8 weeks, and will be airborne for a large portion of their lives thereafter.