In other cases it is seen from the front. The phoenix is always blazoned as rising and always seems to be displayed affronty. Depending on the bird the head could be up or down. Addorsed both wings are behind the bird's head in a natural posture. Displayed wings outstretched to either side of the avian.
Close wings are closed.
A peacock close is blazoned pavonated. An owl or bat close will be depicted affronty. Striking raptor in flight with head down and talons out stretched to grasp. In period armory, this was blazoned as rousant or trussing. Affronty as with land beasts, avians can be shown affronty.