Physiology
Braviary is an eagle-like Pokémon, sporting red, navy, yellow and blue coloration. Its face is blue, its beak is yellow, and the cere above it is blue. There is a dark red, three-pointed crest above the cere, from which extend three feather plumes; additionally, there are other, similar plumes present on the sides of Braviary's face. Along with the feathery "mane" on the back of its head and neck, all these features have been described to give the impression of a war bonnet. Braviary's back and the upper sides of its wings are dark red, with the undersides of both being navy-colored. There are spiky feathers on the upper portions of Braviary's large yellow talons, with the talons possessing black nails and an arrangement of three in front and one in back. Its tail feathers are mainly red, with a yellow stripe and blue tipping.
Gender differences
Braviary is a male-only species. Its female counterpart is Barujiina.
Special abilities
Braviary, like most other bird-like Pokémon, learn a multitude of wind-based moves, as well as many aerial attacks. They are uncommonly strong, and can easily fly while gripping an automobile in its talons. This strength shows through in Braviary's ability to learn attacks that might seem unusual for a bird Pokémon, such as Rock Slide and Shadow Claw. Their agility and gracefulness in flight is truly a spectacle to behold.
Behavior
Heedless of danger, Braviary fights fearlessly and relentlessly. They are very courageous, as evidenced by its species name as the "Valor Pokémon." They also seem to have a strong flock dynamic, fighting without pause to protect their friends and family. It is said that the more wounds it has, the more respect it gets from its comrades.
Habitat
Braviary live in rugged, mountainous habitat and around gorges. They are also found in areas by water.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
- Braviary, along with Nageki, Dageki, Tauros, and the Hitmons, is one of the few gendered non-legendary Pokémon naturally occurring in the wild that cannot reproduce without a Ditto.
Origin
Braviary is based on an eagle, specifically a Bald Eagle. It also has feathers on its head that resemble a war bonnet and the crest of a Philippine Eagle. Its color scheme and basis suggest it is inspired by the United States of America, the flag of which is red, white, and blue and the national symbol of which is the bald eagle. It also resembles a Native American warrior.
Name origin
Braviary is derived from "bravery" and "aviary". It may also come from "brave", another term used to refer to Native American warriors. Wargle is derived from war or warrior and eagle and possibly warble, a sound a bird makes.