Crimson Loftwing

Crimson Loftwing is Link's Loftwing. This bird is a rare special breed of Loftwing that allows him to go to The Surface, and allows him to fly around The Sky. Link can fly his Loftwing by twisting the Wii Remote in the direction he wishes to turn. Similar to Epona in past games, the Loftwing possesses a limited number of boosts, usable by pressing the "A" button, that can be used to damage enemies as well as cross the area quickly. The Loftwing will only fly a certain height into the Sky, and will not fly below the cloud layer. Link can speed up while riding his Loftwing by using one of the aforementioned boosts, flying high and then diving by tilting the Wii Remote, or flying through one of the circular rocks across the Sky. Link can dive off the Loftwing at any time by pressing down, usually used to land on an island.

It is unknown why the breed of Crimson Loftwings are very special and rare within Skyward Sword.

Biography
Before the Wing Ceremony begins, Groose and his friends kidnap the Crimson Loftwing to impede Link from competing in the race. With the help of Zelda, Link finds his Loftwing and is able to participate in the ceremony. From then on, Link is able to travel to numerous islands or to the surface with the help of his Loftwing.

Before being able to meet Levias, instructor Owlan teaches Link's Loftwing a new flying technique which he must master in order to confront the sky spirit infested with parasites.