[2][3] Years before the migration, the animals started the Great Battle for the balance of nature and territories to all species.

Note: The episodes were released in the miniseries format as three television films, with new endings created for the first two parts.

[1] Common Sense Media described Silverwing as a "great kids' series" and gave it 4 out of 5 stars, adding however that its "complex, political story themes" may present difficulties for younger children.

"The program conducted its affairs well without stumbling and therefore stands as a high point in the often creatively checkered world of Canadian television animation.

"[5] In contrast, one reviewer found the show to have poor animation and significant differences from the source material, particularly in terms of darker elements, while only praising the voice acting as "fantastic".