A model from Dec 2009/Jan 2010 made with the Alpha versions of Blender 2.5 and using concept art from FFIX.
5,080 faces at lowest subdivision.
Rendered using cycles (300 samples).
I like cycles. :)
A friend of my brother wanted to model a chocobo in Blender, so I modelled one as well to be able to answer any questions she had.
The topology isn't fantastic, particularly around the feathers which probably should have been separate objects.
This is something I'd like to have another go at when I'm a lot better at modelling.
