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|name=Birdo | |name=Birdo | ||
|image=[[File:Birdo.jpg|200px]] | |image=[[File:Birdo.jpg|200px]] | ||
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|bgcolor=#000066 | |bgcolor=#000066 | ||
|fgcolor=#FFFFFF | |fgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
|origin= | |origin= | ||
|type=Dinosaur | |type=Dinosaur | ||
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|debut=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' | |debut=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' | ||
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− | The '''Birdo''' is a type of pink dinosaur that appears as a recurring character in the ''[[Portal: Mario|Super Mario]]'' series. They have most commonly appeared as boss characters, but they have also had supporting roles and semi-regular appearances in the sports-oriented spin-off games | + | The '''Birdo''' is a type of pink dinosaur that appears as a recurring character in the ''[[Portal: Mario|Super Mario]]'' series. They have most commonly appeared as boss characters, but they have also had supporting roles and semi-regular appearances in the sports-oriented spin-off games |
=Information= | =Information= | ||
− | Birdo is a pink dinosaur that resembles the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] but is pink and notably more feminine, usually wearing a bow of some sort. They also have wide mouths which can fire out eggs or fireballs at enemies. The ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' instruction manual describes the | + | Birdo is a pink dinosaur that resembles the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] but is pink and notably more feminine, usually wearing a bow of some sort. They also have wide mouths which can fire out eggs or fireballs at enemies. The ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' instruction manual describes the Birdos as actually being males that crossdress (and prefer to be called Birdetta), although it is unsure if this description applies to the entire species or just to one individual. |
− | In the original game, there | + | In the original game, there are three different varieties of Birdos, while Birdos of other colors are seen among the audience of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. The pink type could only spit out eggs, while green Birdos spit fireballs, and red Birdos spit out both eggs and fireballs. The usual method of defeating them usually involves some way of knocking their eggs back at them. |
=Appearances= | =Appearances= | ||
− | Birdos of the three main colors first | + | Birdos of the three main colors first appear in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' as recurring mini-bosses at the end of each level. They could be defeated by tossing their eggs back at them or by tossing Mushroom Blocks in the event of battling red Birdos. The remake ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' also added a boss called Robirdo, which is a large mechanical version of Birdo that appeared as the boss of the third world. A Birdo also appeared in ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', shown in a box at the top corner of the screen from which she would toss a bomb to [[Wanda]]. This seemed to mark the first appearance of a Birdo as an ally rather than an enemy. |
− | + | In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', a Birdo appeared as a boss. This Birdo was housed within a giant egg in the Nimbus Palace and offered to give Mario and friends a key if they would play with her. In the first phase of the battle, the fighters had to attack Birdo's egg until it cracked. Birdo then battled Mario and his crew until meeting defeat, at which point she surrendered the key, but shewarned Mario not to forget her. | |
− | A Birdo later appeared in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', acting as a decoy for [[Princess Peach]] and tricking [[Cackletta]] into taking the Birdo's voice rather than Peach's. Later in the game, a Birdo (whether or not it is the same Birdo as earlier is unspecified) fell in love with [[Popple]] the Thief, even though he didn't return her affection, and | + | A Birdo later appeared in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', acting as a decoy for [[Princess Peach]] and tricking [[Cackletta]] into taking the Birdo's voice rather than Peach's. Later in the game, a Birdo (whether or not it is the same Birdo as earlier is unspecified) fell in love with [[Popple]] the Thief, even though he didn't return her affection, and became his second Rookie (following [[Bowser]]). Birdo helped Popple battle the Mario brothers with new team attacks. She also protected Popple by hiding him in eggs and also setting up decoy eggs to trick the brothers. When they lost the battle, Popple blamed Birdo and fired her. Birdo then turned on Popple, sending him flying from her mouth, and decided to become a superstar on her own. |
− | Birdo has also made appearances in the later ''Paper Mario'' games, where she was shown to have a singing career. In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', she appeared riding a large swing at Snow Rise, where she sang to Mario and gave him the Goat statue before departing. Her song spoke of love and came with the warning not to get egg on one's face. She also appeared in the game's ending parade near some [[Shy Guy]]s and winked towards the player. In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', she was shown holding a concert at Plum Park | + | Birdo has also made appearances in the later ''Paper Mario'' games, where she was shown to have a singing career. In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', she appeared riding a large swing at Snow Rise, where she sang to Mario and gave him the Goat statue before departing. Her song spoke of love and came with the warning not to get egg on one's face. She also appeared in the game's ending parade near some [[Shy Guy]]s and winked towards the player. In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', she was shown holding a concert at Plum Park where she rode a prop of a crescent moon and also had a presence in the ending parade. According to the announcer, Birdo was "a bit past her prime" but still had "the moves". |
In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Birdo appeared as a potential [[Mystery Mushroom]] costume that Mario could transform into. Birdo's costume could be unlocked by clearing an Event Course based on ''[[NES Remix]]''. Her sprite was based on her modern appearance, but she used sound effects from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Pressing up on the control pad could also make her wink. | In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Birdo appeared as a potential [[Mystery Mushroom]] costume that Mario could transform into. Birdo's costume could be unlocked by clearing an Event Course based on ''[[NES Remix]]''. Her sprite was based on her modern appearance, but she used sound effects from ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Pressing up on the control pad could also make her wink. | ||
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Birdo has made frequent appearances in the Mario sports spin-offs, both as a singular character and occasionally as multiple representatives of a species, with the former usually being paired with Yoshi. | Birdo has made frequent appearances in the Mario sports spin-offs, both as a singular character and occasionally as multiple representatives of a species, with the former usually being paired with Yoshi. | ||
− | *'''Golf:''' Birdo | + | *'''Golf:''' Birdo appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' (unlocked by collecting 55 Star Coins in Challenge Mode). |
− | *'''Kart Racing:''' Birdo | + | *'''Kart Racing:''' Birdo appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' (as a middleweight racer and Yoshi's partner) and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (unlocked by playing time trials on 16 different courses). She has also made cameo appearances in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. |
− | + | *'''Tennis:''' Birdo appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' (unlocked by participating in an October 2018 online tournament or through a free update the following month). A Birdo costume was also available in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. | |
− | + | *'''Baseball:''' Birdo appears as a playable co-captain in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', associated with Yoshi's team. | |
− | *'''Tennis:''' Birdo | ||
− | *'''Baseball:''' Birdo | ||
**Within the Challenge Mode of ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Birdo appeared in the Yoshi Park area. After being scared away by [[Bowser Jr.]] while sunbathing, she was trapped in an alcove on a tree once the rainbow bridge leading up to it was erased by Bowser Jr. After Bowser Jr. was defeated in that area, the bridge was restored and Birdo joined the baseball team out of gratitude. | **Within the Challenge Mode of ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Birdo appeared in the Yoshi Park area. After being scared away by [[Bowser Jr.]] while sunbathing, she was trapped in an alcove on a tree once the rainbow bridge leading up to it was erased by Bowser Jr. After Bowser Jr. was defeated in that area, the bridge was restored and Birdo joined the baseball team out of gratitude. | ||
− | *'''Soccer:''' Birdos (with multiple color variations) | + | *'''Soccer:''' Birdos (with multiple color variations) appear as playable sidekicks in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. |
− | *'''Other Sports:''' Birdo | + | *'''Other Sports:''' Birdo appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' (unlocked by completing the Hard Mushroom Cup) and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''. |
− | *'''The Olympics:''' Birdo | + | *'''The Olympics:''' Birdo appears as a non-playable rival character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. She made a playable appearance in archery events in the 3DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' (while remaining non-playable in the Wii U version). |
− | Birdo also | + | Birdo also appears as a playable character in several games of the ''Mario Party'' games after first appearing as a hidden playable character in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', where she had to be unlocked by purchasing her from the Duty Free Shop for 1,000 mileage points. Birdo made return playable appearances in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', and she also appeared as a judge for a minigame in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. She also appears as a playable character in the similarly board game-themed games ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' (unlocked by defeating her in Luigi's Stage Level 1) and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. |
=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
− | + | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a pink Birdo appears in the Kingdom II stage, which is an homage to ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Depicted with its original 8-bit sprite, it occasionally enters the screen and spits eggs as in the original game. Birdo has also been represented by a trophy in ''Melee'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' and [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|the Wii U ''Smash Bros.]]'', and an Ace-rank Support [[Spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. The ''Melee'' trophy uses Birdo's 8-bit appearance as seen in the game, while the latter games use Birdo's appearance as rendered in recent games. | |
− | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a pink Birdo | + | *Birdo appears as one of the characters in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', with the game addressing Birdo's gender controversy. She came to Mimin Island to become popular with the boys, but she was imprisoned for using a lady's restroom when [[Mappo]] believes Birdo is a man. [[Nick]] is able to liberate her by proving her to be a woman by presenting a censored vibrator found in her house, and after being freed, she claims Nick is her boyfriend. In this game, Birdo speaks with a deep voice to add to the gender ambiguity, |
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− | *Birdo appears as one of the characters in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', with the game addressing Birdo's gender controversy. She came to Mimin Island to become popular with the boys, but she was imprisoned for using a lady's restroom when [[Mappo]] | ||
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===Canceled Appearances=== | ===Canceled Appearances=== | ||
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==In Other Media== | ==In Other Media== | ||
− | *A near-sighted mother Birdo | + | *A near-sighted mother Birdo is featured in the first episode of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, where she confused Toad with her son and captured him. Various Birdos also appeared as minions of Bowser later in the cartoon. Birdos could fly in this incarnation, as they were shown with various bird-like features most likely due to Birdo's name. |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
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*A typo in the credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' caused Birdo and [[Ostro]]'s names to be mixed. | *A typo in the credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' caused Birdo and [[Ostro]]'s names to be mixed. | ||
*Birdo is referenced in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' through a [[Sammer Guy]] known as the Squatting Birdo. | *Birdo is referenced in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' through a [[Sammer Guy]] known as the Squatting Birdo. | ||
− | + | *Her song in ''Sticker Star'' seems to refer to the gender confusion about Birdo with the lyric, "Heart of a woman, heart of a man...". The lyrics of her ''Color Splash'' song reference ''Doki Doki Panic'' and Yoshi's Flutter Jump. | |
− | *Her song in ''Sticker Star'' seems to refer to the gender confusion about Birdo with the lyric, "Heart of a woman, heart of a man...". The lyrics of her ''Color Splash'' song reference ''Doki Doki Panic'' and Yoshi's Flutter Jump. | ||
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