In the Harry Potter book series, Albus Dumbledore’s phoenix is named Fawkes.
Fawkes lives in Dumbledore’s office at Hogwarts and assists Harry during the events of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The phoenix brings Harry the Sorting Hat and later carries the sword of Gryffindor, helping him defeat the basilisk in the Chamber.
Phoenixes in the series are magical birds associated with rebirth. They can burst into flame and be reborn from their ashes, and their tears have healing properties. Their tail feathers can also serve as wand cores; Fawkes provides the feathers contained in both Harry Potter’s and Lord Voldemort’s wands.
Fawkes should not be confused with other magical animals. Norbert is Hagrid’s dragon, Aragog is an Acromantula, and Scabbers is Ron’s rat. Fawkes’s name references Guy Fawkes, while the character’s symbolism centers on loyalty, healing, and renewal.