This is the Vermilion Bird, a legendary bird in traditional Chinese mythology.
It can also be called the Phoenix. It is a symbol of auspiciousness and happiness, as well as a symbol of imperial power and nobility....
This Maya model of the Phoenix includes a flight animation.
The entire model is controlled by bones, and no animation will be lost when exported to other software or engines.
An animation for the wings' retraction has been pre - set.
The tail has a pre - set automatic undulation animation. The speed, amplitude, and wavelength can be adjusted through the controller.... Of course, all these are controlled by bones.
The small feathers on the head, neck, wings, and body also have undulation animations, which are also controlled by bones.