A Neimoidian bird cage containing a pylat bird
Neimoidian bird cages were small devices used for holding avians such as the pylat bird. These cages were fitted with force field generators built in to confine the bird.[1] A thin perch rose from a pole in the center of the cage's base.
The Neimoidian Nute Gunray received a red-spotted pylat bird as an anonymous gift, and he kept it on display in a Neimoidian bird cage in his office, with it quickly becoming the envy of his peers. Darth Sidious revealed that he sent Gunray the bird and threated to Force choke it in its cage after he unexpectedly contacted Gunray for the first time, forcing Gunray to enter into a reluctant alliance with the Sith Lord.[2]
These cages were also found aboard Lucrehulk-class battleships such as Saak'ak during the Invasion of Naboo.
Appearances
- Darth Plagueis (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (Cut content)
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
Sources
- Star Wars: Episode I: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
Galactic Gallery - Neimoidian Cage Bird on Hyperspace (content obsolete and backup link not available)- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
