Like pre-war phoenixes, they possess the ability to rejuvenate themselves from their ashes if incinerated, but otherwise are as mortal and vulnerable as any critter.Īpperances in Other Stories Ditzy Doo Chronicles They were left largely unharmed by the transformation, however they have changed their coloration to green and gold, and now breathe green, radioactive fire.
Many of these birds originate from the now-destroyed wildlife sanctuary ' Manehattan Gardens', which was struck by the balefire bomb that hit the city.
They were also known to be kept as pets Princess Celestia herself owned one.Īs a result of incineration due to rejuvenating themselves and severe exposure to radiation most, if not all of phoenixes became balefire phoenixes. They were carnivorous creatures that preyed on small animals like mice. Phoenixes were birds with red and gold plumage that populated Equestria and likely other parts of the world.