The Thunderbird is a large, magical avian beast native to North America, and most commonly found in Arizona in the southwestern United States. A close relative of the phoenix, the Thunderbird can create storms as it flies and is highly sensitive to danger. A House at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was named after this creature. She’s a first time mom raising chicks for the first time. She has nested in an area her species doesn’t usually nest in causing issues in the local area.