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{{Species |name = Loftwing |image = [[File:Zelda-Art-Medium.png|150px]] |caption = Zelda with her Loftwing |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' |habitat = [[Skyloft]]  |characteristics = Flight |members = [[Crimson Loftwing]] }}
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|plural= Loftwings<ref name="HH Plural">{{Cite Book|quote=Loftwings are modeled after birds called shoebills, and the idea for their curled tails came from the designer's pet shiba.|book=HH|page=9}}</ref>
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{{Term/Store|Loftwing|Loftwings|Series, SS|plural}} (pronounced {{IPA|ˈlɒftˌwɪŋ}} {{respell|LOFT|wing}} and {{IPA|ˈlɔːftˌwɪŋ}} {{respell|LAWFT|wing}}){{Fact|SS}},{{Exp Game|Series, SS}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 62}}</ref> also known as '''Guardian Birds''',{{Exp Game|SS}}<ref name="Guardian">{{Cite|As you know, each of us in Skyloft is but one half of a pair. We are only made whole by our Loftwings, the {{Color|SS Red|guardian birds}} that the goddess bestows upon each of us as a symbol of her divine protection.|Gaepora|SS}}</ref> are a recurring species in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are birds used by the citizens of [[Skyloft]] to fly around the different regions and are used during the annual [[Wing Ceremony]].<ref name="Guardian" />


A '''Loftwing''' is a species of bird featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. They are used by the citizens of [[Skyloft]] to fly around the different regions and are used during the annual [[Wing Ceremony]].
==Characteristics==
==={{SS|-}}===
It is a custom in Skyloft for each person to have their own Loftwing, which is a symbol of the divine protection granted by the Goddess [[Hylia]].<ref name="Guardian" /> A Loftwing and its rider have a special connection, as Skyloftians consider themselves to be one half of a pair until they are made whole by the Loftwings.<ref name="Guardian" /> When a Skyloftian is young, they meet their bird companion under the [[Statue of the Goddess]].<ref>{{Cite|When we are young, every one of us meets our Loftwing under the great Statue of the Goddess. It's quite a big moment, as I'm sure you recall.|Gaepora|SS}}</ref> Having a Loftwing and being able to ride it separates the kids from the adults.<ref>{{Cite|Here in Skyloft, it's being able to ride a Loftwing that separates the kids from the adults.|N/A|SS}}</ref>
 
Loftwings cannot fly during the nighttime since they have a terrible night vision, and only those which have been specially trained can fly in the dark.<ref>{{Cite|Listen up. Loftwings can't fly at night! They have terrible night vision, and only the few who have received special training can fly in the dark. If you really need to fly, you'll just have to wait for daylight.|Pipit|SS}}</ref> They can also be taught a special move called the [[Spiral Charge]], but since it is a stressful move for Loftwings to perform, it is usually only taught to senior [[Knight Academy]] students.<ref>{{Cite|The Spiral Charge is a stressful maneuver for most any Loftwing to pull off. But you and that red bird of yours...I'll bet you can handle it without a sweat!|N/A|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|This is a technique that only senior Knight Academy students who have mastered high-level flight skills are allowed to perform.|Owlan|SS}}</ref>
 
The [[Goddess Crest|crest of the Goddess Hylia]] is a symbol of a Loftwing, which bears resemblance to many other symbols in {{TLoZ|Series}}. The [[Hylian Crest]] found on every version of the [[Hylian Shield]] is a symbol of Link's Crimson Loftwing.<ref name="HH Bird">{{Cite Book|quote=Our hero, who rescues the land that will later become Hyrule, rides a red bird. This is why the mark of a bird appears on his shield. However, since the design had already appeared, was this some herald of fate to come?|book=HH|page=9}}</ref> The [[Wingcrest|crest of the Royal Family]] also depicts the image of a Loftwing in its design.
 
[[Link]]'s [[Crimson Loftwing|Loftwing]] is a special, rare breed which had previously been thought to have gone extinct.<ref>{{Cite|Of course, that {{Color|SS Red|Crimson Loftwing}} of yours is something special. I'd feel pretty confident riding him, too!|Pipit|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The bird that came to him was a {{Color|SS Red|Crimson Loftwing}}. It is a breed so rare we were sure for some time that it had vanished from the line.|Gaepora|SS}}</ref>
 
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{SSBU|-}}===
Under the name of a regular Loftwing, Link's [[Crimson Loftwing]] appears as a [[Support Spirit]] in {{SSBU}}. When equipped, it creates a strong wind during battle.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
In chapter 3, [[Sahasrahla]]'s friends and [[Sahasrahla's Wife|wife]] give Link a pair of wings-glider to quickly reach the [[Desert of Mystery]]. The [[librarian]] explains the wings are made with the feathers of a bird capable of carrying a person. In the Italian translation, published long after ''Skyward Sword'' released, the bird in question is said to be a Loftwing.<ref>{{Cite|Queste sono le '''volo-piume''', appartenevano a un '''Solcanubi''', un '''uccello''' che i cavalieri di Hyrule cavalcavano per scendere in '''battaglia!'''|Librarian|translation= These are the '''fly-feathers''', they belong to a '''Loftwing''', a '''bird''' that Hyrule Knights used to rode to jump into '''battle!'''|ALttP (Ishinomori)|lang= it}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}


It is a custom in Skyloft for each person to have their own Loftwing. [[Link|Link's]] [[Crimson Loftwing|Loftwing]] is a special, rare breed which causes him to stand out among the rest of the citizens of Skyloft. Notably, Link's Loftwing allows him to access the mainland of the game.<ref>{{cite web|quote=It's the custom for each person to have one bird. Link has a red one, and it's actually a special and very rare breed of bird -- which is something that makes him get picked on, like 'Why do you get this fancy bird and we don't?!' But it turns out that you need that red bird in order to access the mainland. So the hand of fate gets involved here, like it always does in Zelda games sooner or later.|url=http://www.zeldainformer.com/2011/06/eiji-aonuma-talks-more-about-skyward-sword-story-makes-majoras-mask-comparison.html#more|title=Eiji Aonuma Talks More About Skyward Sword Story, Makes Majora's Mask Comparison; retrieved June 30 2011|site=Zelda Informer}}</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Loftwings bear resemblance to the [[wikipedia:Shoebill|Shoebill]], a species of bird native to Sudan.
*{{Plural|Series|Loftwing}} are modeled after the {{Wp|Shoebill}}, a species of bird native to tropical east Africa. The idea for their curled tails came from one of the designers' pet {{Wp|Shiba Inu|shiba}}.<ref name="HH Plural" />
*The Crimson Loftwing of Link has the same colors as [[King of Red Lions]]
*Many {{Plural|Series|Loftwing}} bear characteristics similar to their owners:
*As all shields in ''Skyward Sword'' have a footprint or depiction of the Loftwing on them, it appears the red bird on the Hylian Shield is meant to be Link's Loftwing.
**{{Term|SSHD|Cawlin|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} has a similar haircut and belt.
*In the opening cinematic, one can see [[Eagus]] flying a Loftwing for a brief second. Looking close reveals that this Loftwing is either a beta model or simply unfinished, especially noticeable when looking at the face.
**{{Term|SSHD|Groose|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} has a similar pompadour haircut and belt matching {{Term|SSHD|Groose}}'s necklace.
**{{Term|SSHD|Orielle|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} has hair also in braids.
**{{Term|SSHD|Strich|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} has a similar bowl haircut and belt.
**{{Term|SSHD|Zelda|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} has a similar golden circles belt.


==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SS Flight Artwork.png|Link riding his Loftwing
File:SS Crimson Loftwing Artwork.png|Artwork of {{Term|SS|Link}} riding his {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:Links_Loftbird.png|Link riding his Loftwing in the Wing Ceremony
File:Links Loftbird.png|{{Term|SS|Link riding his {{Term|SS|Loftwing in the {{Term|SS|Wing Ceremony from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingZeldaSS.png|[[Zelda]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Loftwing Zelda Model.png|{{Term|SS|Zelda}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingGrooseSS.png|[[Groose]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Loftwing Groose Model.png|{{Term|SS|Groose}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingCawlinSS.png|[[Cawlin]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Loftwing Cawlin Model.png|{{Term|SS|Cawlin}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingStritchSS.png|[[Stritch]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Loftwing Strich Model.png|{{Term|SS|Strich}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingOrielleSS.png|[[Orielle]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Orielle's Loftwing Model.png|{{Term|SS|Orielle}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingEagusSS.png|[[Eagus]]'s Loftwing
File:SS Loftwing Eagus Model.png|{{Term|SS|Eagus}}'s {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:LoftwingCeremonySS.png|The Golden Loftwing from the Wing Ceremony
File:SS Loftwing Model.png|The golden {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from the {{Term|SS|Wing Ceremony}} from {{SS|-}}
 
File:SS Golden Loftwing Icon.png|Sprite of the golden {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from the {{Term|SS|Wing Ceremony}} from {{SS|-}}
File:SSSkyloftLoftwingConcept1.jpg|Concept art of a {{Term|SS|Loftwing}} from {{SS|-}}
File:SSHD Riding Loftwings.png|A promotional image from the {{NM|2021 Winter|Full|-}} featuring {{Term|SSHD|Link}} and {{Term|SSHD|Zelda}}'s {{Plural|SSHD|Loftwing}} in {{SSHD|-}}
File:SSHD Golden Loftwing Icon.png|Icon of the Golden {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing}} from {{SSHD|-}}
File:TLoZ Zelda & Loftwing amiibo.png|Amiibo of {{Term|SS|Zelda}} with her {{Term|SS|Loftwing}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See Also==
[[Wing Ceremony]]
*{{Term|Series|Crimson Loftwing|link}}
*{{Term|Series|Wing Ceremony|link}}


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|Animals, Birds, Support Spirits, Transportation
|Japanese= {{Japanese|ロフトバード|Rofutobādo|Loftbird}}
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|Spanish(LA)= Neburí
|Spanish(SP)= Pelícaro
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|French(FR)= Célestrier
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Latest revision as of 14:30, 6 May 2024

Loftwings (pronounced /ˈlɒftˌwɪŋ/ LOFT-wing and /ˈlɔːftˌwɪŋ/ LAWFT-wing)[citation needed],(Series | SS)[2] also known as Guardian Birds,(SS)[3] are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series. They are birds used by the citizens of Skyloft to fly around the different regions and are used during the annual Wing Ceremony.[3]

Characteristics

Skyward Sword

It is a custom in Skyloft for each person to have their own Loftwing, which is a symbol of the divine protection granted by the Goddess Hylia.[3] A Loftwing and its rider have a special connection, as Skyloftians consider themselves to be one half of a pair until they are made whole by the Loftwings.[3] When a Skyloftian is young, they meet their bird companion under the Statue of the Goddess.[4] Having a Loftwing and being able to ride it separates the kids from the adults.[5]

Loftwings cannot fly during the nighttime since they have a terrible night vision, and only those which have been specially trained can fly in the dark.[6] They can also be taught a special move called the Spiral Charge, but since it is a stressful move for Loftwings to perform, it is usually only taught to senior Knight Academy students.[7][8]

The crest of the Goddess Hylia is a symbol of a Loftwing, which bears resemblance to many other symbols in The Legend of Zelda series. The Hylian Crest found on every version of the Hylian Shield is a symbol of Link's Crimson Loftwing.[9] The crest of the Royal Family also depicts the image of a Loftwing in its design.

Link's Loftwing is a special, rare breed which had previously been thought to have gone extinct.[10][11]

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Under the name of a regular Loftwing, Link's Crimson Loftwing appears as a Support Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When equipped, it creates a strong wind during battle.

Non-Canon Information

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

In chapter 3, Sahasrahla's friends and wife give Link a pair of wings-glider to quickly reach the Desert of Mystery. The librarian explains the wings are made with the feathers of a bird capable of carrying a person. In the Italian translation, published long after Skyward Sword released, the bird in question is said to be a Loftwing.[12]

Trivia

  • Loftwings are modeled after the Shoebill, a species of bird native to tropical east Africa. The idea for their curled tails came from one of the designers' pet shiba.[1]
  • Many Loftwings bear characteristics similar to their owners:
    • Cawlin's Loftwing has a similar haircut and belt.
    • Groose's Loftwing has a similar pompadour haircut and belt matching Groose's necklace.
    • Orielle's Loftwing has hair also in braids.
    • Strich's Loftwing has a similar bowl haircut and belt.
    • Zelda's Loftwing has a similar golden circles belt.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ロフトバード (Rofutobādo) (SSHD | SSBU) 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
洛夫特飛鳥 (Luòfūtè fēiniǎo) (SSHD) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
洛夫特飞鸟 (Luòfūtè fēiniǎo) (SSHD)[16] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Célestrier (SS)[14]Portmanteau of "céleste" (celestial) and destrier.
Latin America
SpanishLA
Neburí (SS)[13] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Pelícaro (SS)[15] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Artwork of Link riding his Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Artwork of Link riding his Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

    Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

  • Zelda's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Zelda's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Groose's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Groose's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Cawlin's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Cawlin's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Strich's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Strich's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Orielle's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Orielle's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • Eagus's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Eagus's Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • The golden Loftwing from the Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

    The golden Loftwing from the Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

  • Sprite of the golden Loftwing from the Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

    Sprite of the golden Loftwing from the Wing Ceremony from Skyward Sword

  • Concept art of a Loftwing from Skyward Sword

    Concept art of a Loftwing from Skyward Sword

  • A promotional image from the 2021 Winter issue of the Nintendo Magazine featuring Link and Zelda's Loftwings in Skyward Sword HD

    A promotional image from the 2021 Winter issue of the Nintendo Magazine featuring Link and Zelda's Loftwings in Skyward Sword HD

  • Icon of the Golden Loftwing from Skyward Sword HD

    Icon of the Golden Loftwing from Skyward Sword HD

  • Amiibo of Zelda with her Loftwing

    Amiibo of Zelda with her Loftwing

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Loftwings are modeled after birds called shoebills, and the idea for their curled tails came from the designer's pet shiba." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 9)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 62
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "As you know, each of us in Skyloft is but one half of a pair. We are only made whole by our Loftwings, the guardian birds that the goddess bestows upon each of us as a symbol of her divine protection." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
  4. ↑ "When we are young, every one of us meets our Loftwing under the great Statue of the Goddess. It's quite a big moment, as I'm sure you recall." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
  5. ↑ "Here in Skyloft, it's being able to ride a Loftwing that separates the kids from the adults." — N/A (Skyward Sword)
  6. ↑ "Listen up. Loftwings can't fly at night! They have terrible night vision, and only the few who have received special training can fly in the dark. If you really need to fly, you'll just have to wait for daylight." — Pipit (Skyward Sword)
  7. ↑ "The Spiral Charge is a stressful maneuver for most any Loftwing to pull off. But you and that red bird of yours...I'll bet you can handle it without a sweat!" — N/A (Skyward Sword)
  8. ↑ "This is a technique that only senior Knight Academy students who have mastered high-level flight skills are allowed to perform." — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
  9. ↑ "Our hero, who rescues the land that will later become Hyrule, rides a red bird. This is why the mark of a bird appears on his shield. However, since the design had already appeared, was this some herald of fate to come?" (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 9)
  10. ↑ "Of course, that Crimson Loftwing of yours is something special. I'd feel pretty confident riding him, too!" — Pipit (Skyward Sword)
  11. ↑ "The bird that came to him was a Crimson Loftwing. It is a breed so rare we were sure for some time that it had vanished from the line." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
  12. ↑ "Queste sono le volo-piume, appartenevano a un Solcanubi, un uccello che i cavalieri di Hyrule cavalcavano per scendere in battaglia!" (These are the fly-feathers, they belong to a Loftwing, a bird that Hyrule Knights used to rode to jump into battle!) — Librarian (A Link to the Past (Ishinomori), Italian localization)
  13. ↑ "¡Me alegro que mi neburí haya conseguido despertarte! La promesa que me hiciste... Sabía que se te iba a olvidar." — Zelda (Skyward Sword, Latin American Spanish localization)
  14. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 9 (SS)
  15. ↑ "Mi pelícaro se las ha arreglado para despertarte, ¿eh? Nuestra promesa... Seguro se te había olvidado por completo." — Zelda (Skyward Sword, European Spanish localization)
  16. ↑ "我的洛夫特飞鸟有没有好好地把Link叫醒呢？" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD, Simplified Chinese localization)
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