>>3765173
>But the Owls are still around.
As a refresher for anyone that forgot the movie.
Grey's special phantom unit was called "Deep Eyes"
Grey dies at the end. But once they complete the spirit wave, there's a bird or eagle signifying life returning. (Or a phoenix).

In FF16, Jote and Joshua survey the northern territories. Also commenting that the birds aren't returning to roost. "Life" is magic, and there is no magic in the black wastelands. The eggs won't hatch.
An except could be made for the owls, which have aetheric crystals in their skulls.