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The Songbird is a 30-foot winged creature that is feared by the citizens of Columbia, and is Elizabeth's guardian.^[1] It is an influential character in BioShock Infinite.

History Edit

When Elizabeth was imprisoned in Columbia for fifteen years, a creature, simply called the Songbird, was created for the sole purpose of keeping her in prison and became the most feared creature in all of Columbia. During that time, it was the child's only company, bringing her such things as books and food. Although it held her captive, the creature had been her caretaker and protector. Eventually, she grew to love it as her only friend. When she had escaped, the Songbird was intent to bring her back, even if it meant destroying anyone and anything near her, including Booker DeWitt. Although it is a threat to the latter, Elizabeth still loves him enough to avoid conflict at all costs: if Booker decides to attack the Songbird, his relationship with her will deteriorate.^[1]

Gallery Edit

Art concept of The Songbird with Elizabeth.

Songbird, as appeared in the October 2010 cover of Game Informer

The Songbird, as seen in the BioShock Infinite Debut Gameplay Trailer.

The Songbird at PAX East with Elizabeth.

The Songbird appearing on a propaganda poster, created by The Founders to instill fear to the Vox Populi.

The Songbird, as seen in the E3 2011 Gameplay Trailer, following Booker.

The Songbird, having pinned Booker.

The aggressive mood of The Songbird.

The Songbird about to attack.

Revealing a cracked right eyeport on The Songbird.

The Songbird turning to a neutral mood as Elizabeth agrees to come.

The Songbird whilst flying, as Booker chases him to retrieve Elizabeth.

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Trivia Edit

• Originally, when first revealed in October 2010's issue of Game Informer, the Songbird was referred to as simply "Him." The name didn't change until May 23, 2011, when interviews and a preview of the gameplay demo had finally revealed the name as Songbird.
• In the Debut Gameplay Trailer, the Songbird was given a voice similar to that of Big Daddies from Rapture. This was later changed by the time of the E3 2011 Gameplay Trailer to the inverse - being loud, high-pitched, screeching noises.
• Despite the above, the Songbird still retains many Big Daddy-esque features: it's eyes resemble portholes, showing mood by the colors green, yellow, and red like them. It has also been noted by Ken Levine that it and Elizabeth share a similar relationship to Big Daddies and Little Sisters in Rapture. Additionally, it is able to cause damage to the world around it, even toppling a water tower on one occasion. Unlike Big Daddies, though, it is unique, and resembles a giant gargoyle rather than a man in a diving suit. The Songbird also does not use weapons to obtain its means, only using its tremendous size in its endeavors and the force in its fists and claws. It is also very fast, even in a passive mood, compared to Big Daddies.
• A 12 foot tall, 10 foot deep, and 10 foot wide Songbird was constructed to promote BioShock Infinite at the 2011 Penny Arcade Expo East festival.^[2]
• It appears to have eyelids. During the E3 2011 Gameplay Trailer, after pinning Booker down, he blinks several times. Why this would be required with what appears to be solid glass eye ports hasn't been mentioned yet, although it might simply serve as extra protection.
• The Songbird's right eye port is noticeably cracked.

References Edit

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Game Informer #210, October 2010, Pages 56-57
2. ↑ "The Making of Him at PAX East 2011." BioShock Infinite. Retrieved June 13, 2011.