Birds

"*I dub you a warrior chicken.*"
―Morgan[src]
**Birds** (*Aves*) are a race of mammals native to Earth. Birds, while commonly feral in wildlife, are one of the most widely domesticated fauna on the planet, with humans frequently adopting them as pets and domestic companions.

## History

### 20th century

One avian that can be found in tropical and subtropical regions is the torapp, also known as psittacine. At some time in or before 1934, Lily Clark possessed a torapp, whom she loved like a son, according to her brother. Because the torapp was not present when Clark was stranded on Planet 12, it is unknown what happened to the avian.

### Insurrection of the Cavaliers of Thornton

These Falgamas are shown to be inhabitants of the forest that is located outside of the city of Provo.

They are seen stalking Helen McKeen, Steven Thompson, Andrew, and Charlie Corner while on a journey to find Steven's premature girlfriend Summer Petersen. Once Andrew notices them, the quartet begins to flee in their flying van and the Falgamas chase after the group immediately. Helen mans the guns and Andrew takes the wheel, and together they fight off the dirbs. However, one Falgama successfully ripped out several pieces of the ceiling, but apparently chose to desert the disabled van as it crashed. The Falgamas are not seen or even mentioned for the rest of the book.

### Second NoHead War

These Falgamas are shown to inhabit wastelands in Arizona. They locate three infant superheroes, Baby Intelligence, Baby Strength, and Force Baby, and attempt to kill them. However, a mysterious, violet-cloaked mutant blasts them aside, knocking out the superheroes in the process. When Baby Intelligence awoke, he plucked a one hundred dollar bill off the corpse of the leader of the pack.

### Mid-21st century

"*Really? Chickens? Is that really the best you can do?*"
―Titanium Girl goading Morgan[src]
A comedic male Torapp resided in the MBH. It was located on a stairwell on the third floor of the building. It loved to tell jokes to anyone who would listen. By 2052, the torapp had been removed from this area of the mansion. When fighting the S.M.S.B. during the Mission to Transylvania Quarters, Morgan Generated a flock of chickens to pursue her opponents.

### Alternate Universe

A bird existed who was fully sentient, known as Birdie.

## Characteristics

"*Such fascinating creatures, phoenixes.*"
―Baby Intelligence[src]
Birds are notable for their unique trait of reproducing through the fertilization of eggs. Birds on a number of worlds would imprint on the first creature they saw once their emerged from their eggs. One of the most mystical birds of all is the phoenix, a large swan-sized scarlet avian with red and gold plumage, along with a golden beak and talons, black eyes, and a tail as long as a peacock's. Its scarlet feathers glow faintly in darkness, while its golden tail feathers are hot to the touch. Phoenixes will usually nest on mountain peaks and are gentle herbivores that are not known for fighting. As phoenixes approach their Burning Day they resemble a half-plucked turkey. Their eyes become dull, their feathers start to fall out, and it begins to make gagging noises. Then the avian suddenly bursts into flames only to rise from the ashes shortly after. In a number of days, they grow back to full size. Thanks to this ability, phoenixes live to an immense age.

While they typically live far shorter than humanoid races, their lifespans vary, as crows typically live for ten to fifteen years, while vultures commonly live for around ten years. A crow and a vulture both became unwitting victims of Hell Burnbottom's plot to regain a physical body.

Phoenixes have crimson feathers on their body and a golden tail as long as a peacock's. Their claws and beak are gleaming gold and their eyes are black. Their scarlet body feathers glow faintly in darkness, while their golden tail feathers are hot to the touch. It is unknown if they are actually capable of burning someone as neither Baby Intelligence nor Lindsay Kellerman were burned by his tail feather, however it is possible that Joe can control the temperature of his tail feathers and chose not to burn them.

The most startling of the phoenix's abilities is its ability to regenerate itself. It periodically bursts into flames when its body becomes old, and rises from the ashes as a newborn chick. This event is called *Burning Day*, and gives these avians a great life span, as well as the ability to take the full force of a missile and still be reborn.

The phoenix can also disappear and reappear at will in bursts of flames and take whoever is holding them along, similar to Teleportation (though like snakes, they cannot be restricted like mutants are), and boasts magical tears and song. As stated by Bruce Wright, they are extremely loyal creatures, and are capable of arriving to the aid of beings who share a similar devotion. Their tears have potent healing capabilities. Their tears are also able to bring a person back even from the brink of death, while the phoenix song will increase the courage of the good and strike fear into the hearts of the evil. Phoenixes are capable of lifting a great weight with their tails, such as being able to effortlessly fly up a distance with four people holding on to its tail. They can also leave messages by bursting into flame to reappear elsewhere, leaving behind a single golden tail feather.

Falgamas are generally highly aggressive towards anything, even mutants, and will sometimes attack humans without provocation. They typically travel in packs of forty. The pack leader is expected to carry the things Falgamas plunder. Falgamas are known to at least sometimes kill well over ninety human beings in order to make a nest from their carcasses.

## References

1. ↑ *Convergence*
2. ↑ *Boys vs. Girls 2*
3. ↑ *The Super Babies: Pride of the Super Babies*
4. ↑ *S.M.S.B.: The Return of the Verasect*
5. ↑ *Agents of the S.M.S.B.: The Latest Threat*
6. ↑ *Party Pressure*
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 *The Super Babies: Final Clash of Brethren*
8. ↑ *Vault of Ages: Cosmic War*
9. ↑ *The Super Babies: The Blabberish Singer*