Byrnchik

Byrnchik (pronounced "burn-chick") is a Flying-Type Pokémon.

It evolves into Cardinfern starting at Level 25.

Physiology
Byrnchik is a small cardinal-like Pokemon whose body is a slightly duller red than that of a Northern cardinal. It has medium-sized eyes that have white scleras and gray irises. Its head is rounded with a single feather sticking up that points backward. It has a black face with a small orange beak, the black area stretching to around its eyes. Its wings have thin gray stripes going down them, and its feet are yellow with black nails.

Special abilities
Byrnchik's feathers are known to give a slight heat. When Byrnchik shed their feathers, they can be used to make winter clothing.

Behavior
Byrnchik are highly sociable Pokemon, often seen around humans. Byrnchik flocks notably live alongside Froschik flocks, as neither species lives on their own.

Habitat
Byrnchik live in grassland areas, and Froschik are always found in the same areas. Due to their cohabitation with Froschik, climate is not an issue for them.

In side games
This Pokémon has yet to appear in any side games.

Held items
None.

Trivia

 * "Byrnchik" was the name of a pre-evolution of Moltres that Taylor Gorrell once thought up, but the idea was scrapped to keep legendary Pokemon from having evolutionary lines.

Origin
Byrnchik is based on a cardinal chick.

Name origin
Byrnchik is a corruption of "burn" and "chick".