Bird

The Bird token was released as part of the Magic 2011 (M11) core set, which launched in July 2010. During this era of Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast began standardizing the inclusion of double-sided token cards in booster packs to represent creatures generated by spells and abilities. This specific token was designed to accompany cards like 'Talrand's Invocation' or various white spells that create flying creature tokens, providing players with a tangible physical representation of the game state on the battlefield.

The artwork for this token was created by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his prolific contributions to the Magic: The Gathering art stable. Walker utilized his signature high-contrast, atmospheric style to depict a stylized, elemental avian creature that fits the game's aesthetic of a white-aligned flying entity. The design was received as a functional and iconic staple of the era, becoming a common fixture in the collections of players who built decks centered around token generation mechanics.