White-Cheeked Longwing

Breed name: White-Cheeked Longwing

Bird inspiration: Canadian Goose

Class: Longwing

Subclass: Standard

Overview
White-cheeks are known for their bravery and somewhat cantankerous attitude - especially when it comes to defending their young. Of all the pegasi to move slowly around the foals, White Cheeked longwings demand an extra level of caution.

Coloration and Conformation
With their distinct white cheeks and high black stockings, these longwings are among the easiest to identify at a distance. During the early to mid spring, large flocks will gather around shallow lakes to breed. While they are typically independent, this gathering behavior is consistent enough that in the late summer, pilots and ranchers can easily predict where the flock will have been during molting (usually in early to mid-summer, right before the new hatchlings grow their first set of flight feathers). This is handy for locals looking to collect down for winter comforters or mattresses, and larger feathers for decoration or making tools.