Popular culture pits Rufflet and Vullaby as enemies, but in the wild they get along splendidly. Rufflet brings skulls it finds to Vullaby, and Vullaby points out strong enemies for Rufflet to throw itself against. Some consider it an uneven relationship.

Braviary picks up any cars parked too close to its nest and drops them into the ocean. Pokéologists believe it mistake cars for an evolution of Durant, and don’t blame it for overreacting.

Hisuian Braviary appears to be based on the Steller’s sea-eagle, as evidenced by its larger size, dark plumage with white highlights, and pointed central tail feathers. It is described as visiting the Hisui region from the north in winter, just as the Steller’s sea-eagle migrates to spend the winter in Hokkaido, which the Hisui and Sinnoh regions are based on. Steller’s sea-eagle also has a rare dark morph that resembles Hisuian Braviary’s shiny form. Hisuian Braviary may also be based on the Papuan harpy eagle, as evidenced by its larger size, contrasting dark and white plumage, and distinctive feather crest on his head.