Loftwing

The Loftwings are a race from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The citizens of Skyloft use them to fly to different regions in The Sky. Loftwings are also an integral part of the Wing Ceremony.

Each resident of Skyloft has a Loftwing of their own. Link's Crimson Loftwing is a unique breed thought to be extinct, which makes him a target for bullying. Throughout the game, Link uses his Loftwing to fly to The Surface after the Stone Tablets open paths through the Cloud Barrier.

Loftwings have poor vision at night and only certain knights of the Knight Academy have received the special training to fly in the dark. These knights' Loftwings are equipped with helmets that shine light at night.

In appearance, Loftwings closely resemble shoebills, a real life species of large, stork-like birds.