In 2004 Zinda began service as the team's pilot in "Birds of Prey". Barbara Gordon recruits Zinda Blake as the team's fourth member. Since Zinda is looking for a change, she gladly accepts. Flashbacks reveal the other Blackhawks have died, Wu Cheng being the last. She has been having trouble fitting back in with the current Blackhawk Inc. an international shipping company (which she owns one-eighth of). Zinda accepts the job with Black Canary's unofficial group on the grounds she is in full control of any flying duties. Zinda first suggested the name "Birds of Prey" for Barbara's team in "Birds of Prey" #86.