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{{quote|Clearly this is a test for me. Yes, the powers-that-be want me to go out on my own. Once I overcome many hardships, I shall be one step closer to superstardom!|Birdo|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}
{{quote|Clearly this is a test for me. Yes, the powers-that-be want me to go out on my own. Once I overcome many hardships, I shall be one step closer to superstardom!|Birdo|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}
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|image=[[Image:MP9 Birdo Main Artwork.png|215px]] <br>Birdo in her appearance for ''[[Mario Party 9]]''
|image=[[File:MP9 Birdo Main Artwork.png|215px]]<br>Birdo in her appearance for ''[[Mario Party 9]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' (1988)<br>(''[[Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic]]'')
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' (1988)<br>(''[[Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic]]'')
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' (2024)
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' (2024)
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|affiliation=[[Wart]], [[8-bits]], [[Yoshi]], [[Toad]], [[Valentina]], [[Popple]]
|affiliation=[[Wart]], [[8-bits]], [[Yoshi]], [[Toad]], [[Valentina]], [[Popple]]
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'''Birdo''' (Japanese: キャサリン ''Kyasarin'') is a recurring character in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. In fact, there have been multiple characters known as "Birdo," similar to the multiple [[Yoshi]]s that have appeared throughout [[List of Chronological References|history]]. The concept of a Birdo character was not solidified until the same pink Birdo began appearing in various spin-off titles. The central Birdo character (that appears in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] and the various sports titles) wears a red bow and a diamond ring. She also has some sort of relationship with [[Yoshi]], as they are the automatic partners in various competitions. She is a good friend of [[Daisy]], [[Toadette]], and [[Petey Piranha]]. Other Birdo characters have resided in [[Subcon (place)|Subcon]], in [[Nimbus Land]], and other locales.
'''Birdo''' (Japanese: キャサリン ''Kyasarin'') is a recurring character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. In fact, there have been multiple characters known as "Birdo," similar to the multiple [[Yoshi]]s that have appeared throughout the games. The concept of a Birdo character was not solidified until the same pink Birdo began appearing in various spin-off titles. The central Birdo character (that appears in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] and the various sports titles) wears a red bow and a diamond ring. She also has some sort of relationship with [[Yoshi]], as they are the automatic partners in various competitions. She is a good friend of [[Daisy]], [[Toadette]], and [[Petey Piranha]]. Other Birdo characters have resided in [[Subcon (place)|Subcon]], in [[Nimbus Land]], and other locales.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario Bros. 2'' / ''Super Mario Advance''===
====''Super Mario Bros. 2====
[[File:Birdo SMB2.png|x200px|thumb|left|Artwork of Birdo for ''Super Mario Bros. 2'']]
[[File:Birdo.png|111px|thumb|left|Birdo's debut appearance.]]
The first appearance of Birdo was in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where Birdo would appear as a mini-boss character of various levels, serving the evil [[Wart]], as he enslaved all of the creatures of Subcon. Birdo, depending on the form, spat [[Birdo Egg|eggs]], [[fireball]]s, or a combination of both at the player. Birdo's standard pink form fired eggs, a red color swap shot both eggs and fireballs, and a green Birdo sent only fire after the characters. In the event of a green Birdo, the player had to find a [[Mushroom Block]] to toss at Birdo. Rarely, a Birdo would appear as a common enemy, instead of a boss. These Birdos are, in a way, invincible, as after the player defeats one of these Birdos, they come right back. The credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' label Birdo as [[Ostro]], and vice versa, a different enemy that has nothing to do with Birdo. To defeat Birdo in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', one has to jump on Birdo's eggs and throw them at back at the pink creature.
The first appearance of Birdo was in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where Birdo would appear as a mini-boss character of various levels, serving the evil [[Wart]], as he enslaved all of the creatures of Subcon. Birdo, depending on the form, spat [[Birdo Egg|eggs]], [[fireball|fireballs]], or a combination of both at the player. Birdo's standard pink form fired eggs, a red color swap shot both eggs and fireballs, and a green Birdo sent only fire after the characters. In the event of a green Birdo, the player had to find a [[Mushroom Block]] to toss at Birdo. Rarely, a Birdo would appear as a common enemy, instead of a boss. These Birdos are, in a way, invincible, as after the player defeats one of these Birdos, they come right back. The credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' label Birdo as [[Ostro]], and vice versa, a different enemy that has nothing to do with Birdo. To defeat Birdo in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', one has to jump on Birdo's eggs and throw them at back at the pink creature.


In the game ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'', a remake of ''Super Mario Bros. 2,'' there was also a robotic Birdo boss named [[Robirdo]], who took over a second [[Mouser]]'s position as the boss of [[World 3 (SMB2)|World 3]]. ''Super Mario Advance'' is also notable for being one of the last games to give Birdo understandable voice acting, as further games would simply allow her to emit honking noises. In this game, Birdo spoke clear sentences such as, ''"This is as far as you go!"'' and ''"Hello there!"''.
In the remake ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'', there was also a robotic Birdo boss named [[Robirdo]], who took over a second [[Mouser]]'s position as the boss of [[World 3 (SMB2)|World 3]]. ''Super Mario Advance'' is also notable for being one of the last games to give Birdo understandable voice acting, as further games would simply allow her to emit honking noises. In this game, Birdo spoke clear sentences such as, ''"This is as far as you go!"'' and ''"Hello there!"''.
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===''Wario's Woods===
===''Wario's Woods''===
Birdo was the heroine in the game: ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', a puzzle game released for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. The woodland monsters were attacking the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and Birdo, along with [[Wanda]] and [[Toad]], went up against [[Wario]]. Although Birdo is not playable, she aids Toad by giving [[Bomb (item)|bombs]] to Wanda, who then passes them to Toad.  
Birdo was the heroine in ''[[Wario's Woods]]''. The woodland monsters were attacking the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and Birdo, along with [[Wanda]] and [[Toad]], went up against [[Wario]]. Although Birdo is not playable, she aids Toad by giving [[Bomb (item)|bombs]] to Wanda, who then passes them to Toad. If the player took too long to complete a level, Wario would grab Birdo. She will also shout instructions and encouragement to Toad from the corner.
If the player took too long to complete a level, Wario would grab Birdo.
She will also shout instructions and encouragement to Toad from the corner. The instruction manual for this game calls Birdo ''Catherine'', which is the character's original Japanese name.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars===
In the instruction manual, Birdo is named "Catherine," the character's Japanese name.
{{llquote|Oh I'm never gonna to let ya go. You're just too...CUTE!|Birdo|[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]}}
 
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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{{quote2|Oh I'm never gonna to let ya go. You're just too...CUTE!|Birdo|[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]}}
|location=[[Nimbus Castle]]
[[File:Birdorpg.png|thumb|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' artwork]]
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|mgdefense=As Shelly: 0 As Birdo: 100
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Another Birdo appeared as a boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]].'' Birdo was first seen as an egg named [[Shelly]] who was found in [[Nimbus Castle]] (while the stronghold was under the control of the usurper queen [[Valentina]]). The egg was cared for by [[Shy Away]], who intended to use the newborn Birdo as a weapon. When Shy Away saw Mario, he quickly abandoned his post and fled, leaving Shelly exposed. Mario could then speak to the Birdo inside Shelly, who would request for Mario to play with her. If Mario complied, a battle between his party and Shelly would begin.  
Another Birdo appeared as a boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]].'' Birdo was first seen as an egg named [[Shelly]] who was found in [[Nimbus Castle]] (while the stronghold was under the control of the usurper queen [[Valentina]]). The egg was cared for by [[Shy Away]], who intended to use the newborn Birdo as a weapon. When Shy Away saw Mario, he quickly abandoned his post and fled, leaving Shelly exposed. Mario could then speak to the Birdo inside Shelly, who would request for Mario to play with her. If Mario complied, a battle between his party and Shelly would begin.  


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===''Mario Tennis'' series===
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
[[Image:Mt64birdo.png|115px|thumb|left|Birdo playing tennis.]]
[[File:Mt64birdo.png|115px|thumb|left|Birdo playing tennis in ''Mario Tennis'' for the Nintendo 64.]]
Birdo's sports debut was in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]].
Birdo's sports debut was in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. She appeared next to Yoshi, and the two are seen to be very affectionate.  In this game, Birdo competed as a Speed player, and was one of the new girls. In the intro of ''Mario Tennis'', Birdo is seen entering the court after [[Koopa Paratroopa]], and she faces off against [[Peach]] in the tournament. Later, she is seen with Paratroopa and Yoshi, when [[Bowser]] interrupts the fun. Her own court (slow but bouncy) can be unlocked when the player wins the Star Cup with Birdo in doubles.  Also, when the player chose Daisy in the double tournament mode, Birdo would be her default partner. This was the first game to ever give Birdo understandable voice acting; she is portrayed by [[Jen Taylor]].
She appeared next to Yoshi, and the two are seen to be very affectionate.  In this game, Birdo competed as a Speed player, and was one of the new girls. In the intro of ''Mario Tennis'', Birdo is seen entering the court after [[Paratroopa]], and she faces off against [[Peach]] in the tournament. Later, she is seen with Paratroopa and Yoshi, when [[Bowser]] interrupts the fun. Her own court (slow but bouncy) can be unlocked when the player wins the Star Cup with Birdo in doubles.  Also, when the player chose Daisy in the double tournament mode, Birdo would be her default partner. This was the first game to ever give Birdo understandable voice acting; she is portrayed by [[Jen Taylor]].


Later, Birdo missed the chance to appear in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], but she made her return as a non-playable character in the GBA version of ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|Mario Power Tennis]]''. She was seen in the background of the game when [[Tina]] and [[Max]] got off the plane to get to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] tennis court. Also, she appears during the celebrations when Bowser wanted Peach to kiss him and instead he almost gets kissed by Birdo.
Later, Birdo missed the chance to appear in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], but she made her return as a non-playable character in the GBA version of ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|Mario Power Tennis]]''. She was seen in the background of the game when [[Tina]] and [[Max]] got off the plane to get to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] tennis court. Also, she appears during the celebrations when Bowser wanted Peach to kiss him and instead he almost gets kissed by Birdo.


===''Mario Golf'' series===
===''Mario Golf'' series===
Birdo appears as a playable character in the game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. In this game, she appears from the start. Her medium size  made her a balanced character. When playing as Birdo and getting a nice shot, her swing consists of a rainbow. This is actually very similar to the Yoshi golf swing, and this game was the first game in which Birdo used a rainbow ability.
Birdo appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. In this game, she appears from the start. Her medium size  made her a balanced character. When playing as Birdo and getting a nice shot, her swing consists of a rainbow. This is actually very similar to the Yoshi golf swing, and this game was the first game in which Birdo used a rainbow ability.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' Birdo re-appeared as a two-dimensional ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' sprite on the [[Mushroom Kingdom II|''Super Mario Bros. 2''-based stage]]. Sometimes, Birdo will come out from the side of the stage and shoot eggs, hurting any player who comes in contact with them. Like in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', these eggs could be jumped upon and picked up by the playable characters. Birdo can easily be destroyed by a strong attack, however. She also appears as one of the two trophies that must be collected in order to unlock the Mushroom Kingdom II stage (the other trophy is a [[Pidgit]]).
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' Birdo re-appeared as a two-dimensional ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' sprite on the [[Mushroom Kingdom II|''Super Mario Bros. 2''-based stage]]. Sometimes, Birdo will come out from the side of the stage and shoot eggs, hurting any player who comes in contact with them. Like in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', these eggs could be jumped upon and picked up by the playable characters. Birdo can easily be destroyed by a strong attack, however. She also appears as one of the two trophies that must be collected in order to unlock the Mushroom Kingdom II stage (the other trophy is a [[Pidgit]]).


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In the sequel: ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', one of the names that can appear whenever [[player]]s press the random button when they're naming their custom stage is '''BIRDO'''.  Also, a pink Birdo appears as a trophy.  Unlike in ''Melee'', however, this trophy is not two-dimensional. It can be unlocked when the player clears All-Star on Hard difficulty.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', one of the names that can appear whenever [[player]]s press the random button when they're naming their custom stage is '''BIRDO'''.  Also, a pink Birdo appears as a trophy, but unlike in ''Melee'', the trophy is not two-dimensional. It can be unlocked when the player clears All-Star on Hard difficulty.


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!====
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
Birdo's first foray into [[Mario Kart (series)|kart racing]] was in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' as Yoshi's default [[partner]]. When the player has unlocked the second wallpaper, Birdo is teamed up with Peach. Birdo's special item is the [[Birdo Egg]], which differs from Yoshi's attack in that it has pink spots instead of green; it is also different from Birdo's original pure white eggs.
Birdo's first foray into [[Mario Kart (series)|kart racing]] was in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' as Yoshi's default [[partner]]. When the player has unlocked the second wallpaper, Birdo is teamed up with Peach. Birdo's special item is the [[Birdo Egg]], which differs from Yoshi's attack in that it has pink spots instead of green; it is also different from Birdo's original pure white eggs.


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On two courses, there are signs posted that read "Ribbon". In much smaller letters in the center, it reads "Birdo watching". They feature a picture of Birdo posing. The signs can be found in [[Mushroom City]] and Yoshi Circuit.
On two courses, there are signs posted that read "Ribbon". In much smaller letters in the center, it reads "Birdo watching". They feature a picture of Birdo posing. The signs can be found in [[Mushroom City]] and Yoshi Circuit.


====''Mario Kart DS====
====''Mario Kart DS''====
Birdo did not appear in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', but she was pictured in a poster in the Yoshi Circuit course, which was being re-used from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''
Birdo did not appear in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', but she was pictured in a poster in the Yoshi Circuit course, which was being re-used from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''


====''Mario Kart Wii====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
Birdo later appeared in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as a medium-sized unlockable character. She is unlockable when the [[player]] defeats 250 other players in online racing, or when the player does Time Trials on 16 different courses. Birdo shares the medium-sized group of karts and bikes, but all in her own favorite colors.  Birdo's egg emblem appears throughout the Dry Dry Ruins course, similar to how it appeared in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Dry Dry Desert.
Birdo later appeared in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as a medium-sized unlockable character. She is unlockable when the [[player]] defeats 250 other players in online racing, or when the player does Time Trials on 16 different courses. Birdo shares the medium-sized group of karts and bikes, but all in her own favorite colors.  Birdo's egg emblem appears throughout the Dry Dry Ruins course, similar to how it appeared in Dry Dry Desert of ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.


Birdo received a small weight and off-road boost, while her best bonus is the mini-turbo stat; Birdo's mini-turbo is tied with [[Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong's]], while being inferior to that of [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Wario]], and [[Dry Bowser]].  Interestingly enough, Birdo is the only playable female character to not receive a speed bonus.
Birdo received a small weight and off-road boost, while her best bonus is the mini-turbo stat; Birdo's mini-turbo is tied with [[Diddy Kong]]'s, while being inferior to that of [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Wario]], and [[Dry Bowser]].  Interestingly enough, Birdo is the only playable female character to not receive a speed bonus.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga====
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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Birdo helped the heroes by disguising herself as [[Princess Peach]] when [[Cackletta]] and [[Fawful]] visited the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. When Cackletta attempted to steal the princess' voice, she got Birdo's instead; then, when the [[Beanish]] witch tried to use the "pure" voice to awaken the [[Beanstar]], it went berserk. All of this is not revealed until later in the game, when [[Toadsworth]] (who originally came up with the plan) and Peach explained the situation to the Mario Bros. As they spoke, Birdo appeared and started wildly chasing one of [[Lady Lima]]'s  [[Beanbean Advisor|assistants]], after winking at them flirtatiously.  
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Birdo helped the heroes by disguising herself as [[Princess Peach]] when [[Cackletta]] and [[Fawful]] visited the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. When Cackletta attempted to steal the princess' voice, she got Birdo's instead; then, when the [[Beanish]] witch tried to use the "pure" voice to awaken the [[Beanstar]], it went berserk. All of this is not revealed until later in the game, when [[Toadsworth]] (who originally came up with the plan) and Peach explained the situation to the Mario Bros. As they spoke, Birdo appeared and started wildly chasing one of [[Lady Lima]]'s  [[Beanbean Advisor|assistants]], after winking at them flirtatiously.  


[[Image:02-07-08 001.jpg|thumb|right|Birdo expressing her love for Popple.]]
[[File:Birdo loves Popple MLSS.png|thumb|left|Birdo expressing her love for Popple in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''.]]
Some time later, Birdo replaces [[Bowser]] as [[Popple]]'s "[[Rookie]]" out of her mad love for the Beanish crook. Oddly, she is now an enemy of the Mario Bros. even though she had been a helper before in the game. Birdo was a powerful opponent, as one of her attacks involves sucking in Mario or Luigi. If Birdo is successful in this, it will not only hurt the unfortunate Mario Brother she sucked up, but will also restore her own [[HP]]. The only way to dodge this attack is to hit Birdo with a [[hammer]]. She can also throw flaming eggs in a wild, sporadic and put Popple in protective but deadly egg shields. The main difference between Birdo's and Popple's first Rookie's attack patterns, however, is that it won't counterattack the Mario Brothers if they attacked Popple first, making her easier to kill them both. Birdo, however, becomes stronger as she turns red and says "You may have defeated my darling, but that's as far as you go!" (a reference to Birdo's line in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'').
Some time later, Birdo replaces [[Bowser]] as [[Popple]]'s "[[Rookie]]" out of her mad love for the Beanish crook. Oddly, she is now an enemy of the Mario Bros. even though she had been a helper before in the game. Birdo was a powerful opponent, as one of her attacks involves sucking in Mario or Luigi. If Birdo is successful in this, it will not only hurt the unfortunate Mario Brother she sucked up, but will also restore her own [[HP]]. The only way to dodge this attack is to hit Birdo with a [[hammer]]. She can also throw flaming eggs in a wild, sporadic and put Popple in protective but deadly egg shields. The main difference between Birdo's and Popple's first Rookie's attack patterns, however, is that it won't counterattack the Mario Brothers if they attacked Popple first, making her easier to kill them both. Birdo, however, becomes stronger as she turns red and says "You may have defeated my darling, but that's as far as you go!" (a reference to Birdo's line in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'').


After Popple and Birdo failed in their attempt to destroy the Mario Brothers, Popple blamed it all on Birdo and even went as far as to fire his latest apprentice. Birdo (who was noticeably less obedient than Popple's original [[Rookie (Bowser)|Rookie]]) responded by furiously knocking him away through a wall and ending their relationship (which was unrequited by Popple anyway). She then gave a short speech about her new dedication to strive towards super-stardom, expressed her anger at Mario and Luigi, and ran away. Although Cackletta stole Birdo's voice, she is able to speak when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] battle Popple and her. This appears to be an error in the game, but Birdo may have got her voice back after Cackletta used it on the [[Beanstar]].
After Popple and Birdo failed in their attempt to destroy Mario and Luigi, Popple blamed it all on Birdo and even went as far as to fire his latest apprentice. Birdo (who was noticeably less obedient than Popple's original [[Rookie (Bowser)|Rookie]]) responded by furiously knocking him away through a wall and ending their relationship (which was unrequited by Popple anyway). She then gave a short speech about her new dedication to strive towards super-stardom, expressed her anger at Mario and Luigi, and ran away. Although Cackletta stole Birdo's voice, she is able to speak when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] battle Popple and her. This appears to be an error in the game, but Birdo may have got her voice back after Cackletta used it on the [[Beanstar]].
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===''Mario Baseball'' series===
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[Image:BirdoCannonSwing.png|thumb|200px|Birdo executing her ''Cannon Swing'' (special move).]]
[[File:BirdoCannonSwing.png|thumb|200px|Birdo executing her Cannon Swing in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
In ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', Birdo made her first appearance on the baseball field, she is a balance character specializing in batting, but lacking in all other areas. Her special pitch/hit is the Weird Ball, when the player has purchased the weird ball in the store from the Challenge Mode, Birdo is able to use her special move. She was found on Yoshi's team as a unlockable Sub-Captain, and could also be chosen as a captain in Exhibition Mode. Her alternate names are: '''Birdo Models''', '''Birdo Beauties''' and '''Birdo Bows'''. Birdo shared good chemistry with Yoshi, Shy Guy and Petey Piranha; Also she doesn't share a bad chemistry with the rest of the characters.
In ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', Birdo made her first appearance on the baseball field, she is a balance character specializing in batting, but lacking in all other areas. Her special pitch/hit is the Weird Ball, when the player has purchased the weird ball in the store from the Challenge Mode, Birdo is able to use her special move. She was found on Yoshi's team as a unlockable Sub-Captain, and could also be chosen as a captain in Exhibition Mode. Her alternate names are: '''Birdo Models''', '''Birdo Beauties''' and '''Birdo Bows'''. Birdo shared good chemistry with Yoshi, Shy Guy and Petey Piranha; Also she doesn't share a bad chemistry with the rest of the characters.


In the sequel, ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Birdo took up her role as a Team Captain (of the '''Birdo Bows'''), but still did not have her own stadium. She continued to be good at pitching and fielding, and her powers include Suction Ball, [[Cannon Swing]] & Suction Catch. Birdo has good chemistry with [[Daisy]], [[Yoshi]], [[Petey Piranha]], [[Shy Guy]] and [[Toadette]] and bad chemistry with [[Tiny Kong]], [[Peach]], and [[Baby Peach]].
In the sequel, ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Birdo took up her role as a Team Captain (of the '''Birdo Bows'''), but still did not have her own stadium. She continued to be good at pitching and fielding, and her powers include Suction Ball, [[Cannon Swing]] & Suction Catch. Birdo has good chemistry with [[Daisy]], [[Yoshi]], [[Petey Piranha]], [[Shy Guy]] and [[Toadette]] and bad chemistry with [[Tiny Kong]], [[Peach]], and [[Baby Peach]].


===[[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]===
===''Mario Party'' series===
[[Image:Birdobow.png|thumb|left|Birdo's emblem for the ''Mario Party'' installments.]]
[[File:Birdo MP8 emblem.png|thumb|left|Birdo's emblem for the ''Mario Party'' installments.]]
In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Birdo is a secret guest of [[Toadsworth]], who resides on the [[Duty Free Shop]]. She was one of the two new characters, the other being [[Dry Bones]], they join-up to go on a luxury cruise around the world. This is the first time in the ''Mario Party'' series with Birdo as a playable character; she is unlocked with 1,000 mileage points on the Duty Free Shop. In this ''Mario Party'' installment, Birdo's emblem is her red bow, and her default partner is Yoshi in the "Team Mode" (their team orb being the [[Egg Orb]]).
In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Birdo is a secret guest of [[Toadsworth]], who resides on the [[Duty Free Shop]]. She was one of the two new characters, the other being [[Dry Bones]], they join-up to go on a luxury cruise around the world. This is the first time in the ''Mario Party'' series with Birdo as a playable character; she is unlocked with 1,000 mileage points on the Duty Free Shop. In this ''Mario Party'' installment, Birdo's emblem is her red bow, and her default partner is Yoshi in the "Team Mode" (their team orb being the [[Egg Orb]]).


Most recently [[MC Ballyhoo]] and [[Big Top]], has invited Birdo and her friends to the Star Carnival on ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. In this game she appeared as playable character from the start and her automatic partner is Yoshi, their team name is the "Egg Explosion". When Birdo emerges victorious from the Star Battle, she is crowned the Superstar and wins a year's worth of candy.
Most recently [[MC Ballyhoo]] and [[Big Top]], has invited Birdo and her friends to the Star Carnival on ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. In this game she appeared as playable character from the start and her automatic partner is Yoshi, their team name is the "Egg Explosion". When Birdo emerges victorious from the Star Battle, she is crowned the Superstar and wins a year's worth of candy.


She also appeared as playable character in the arcade game:  ''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]'' which is exclusive in Japan.
She also appeared as playable character in the Japan-exclusive arcade game ''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]''.


===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3===
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
Birdo is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', playing alongside characters from the Final Fantasy series, she is unlockable when the player has finished the Hard Mushroom Cup. Here she is an all-around type and her [[Special Shot]] is the [[Egg Shot]], she begins by spinning around twice, later Birdo catches the ball in her snout, jumps, and spits it out toward the basket as an Egg. To perform it, the player must tap out a triangle twice. Once again, Birdo still didn't have her own stadium.
Birdo is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', playing alongside characters from the Final Fantasy series, she is unlockable when the player has finished the Hard Mushroom Cup. Here she is an all-around type and her [[Special Shot]] is the [[Egg Shot]], she begins by spinning around twice, later Birdo catches the ball in her snout, jumps, and spits it out toward the basket as an Egg. To perform it, the player must tap out a triangle twice. Once again, Birdo still didn't have her own stadium.


===''Itadaki Street DS===
===''Itadaki Street DS''===
She is also playable in the Japanese game ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', a cross-over with ''Dragon-Quest''. Birdo's head and Birdo's clothings are collectables that can be equipped on customizable characters.
She is also playable in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', a crossover with ''Dragon Quest''. Birdo's head and Birdo's clothing are collectables that can be equipped on customizable characters. To unlock Birdo, the player needs to defeat her in Luigi's Stage Level 1.
To unlock Birdo, the player needs to defeat her in Luigi's Stage Level 1.


===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
[[Image:BirdoIncomplete.jpg|thumb|Birdo's incomplete model.]]
[[File:BirdoOlympics.jpg|thumb|Birdo's incomplete model in the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'']]
Birdo, along with [[Donkey Kong]] and many others, were [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games/Beta elements|originally]] going to appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', but were scrapped from the final product for unknown reasons.  
Birdo, along with [[Donkey Kong]] and many others, were [[List of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', but were scrapped from the final product for unknown reasons.  


====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games====
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
Although Birdo is not a playable character in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games|Olympic Winter Games]], she appears as a non-playable character and tells the player that she has been watching them in certain events. It's possible for the player's [[Mii]] to wear a Birdo costume, once Birdo is found in an event her character suit is available in the shop for 100 points. She also has a [[sticker]] available for use on the player's equipment.
Although Birdo is not a playable character in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', she appears as a non-playable character and tells the player that she has been watching them in certain events. It is possible for the player's [[Mii]] to wear a Birdo costume, once Birdo is found in an event her character suit is available in the shop for 100 points. She also has a [[sticker]] available for use on the player's equipment.
   
   
In the Adventure Tour mode on the DS, she is seen in [[Cubyrinth]]. Yoshi has lost his skidding table and luckily, Birdo has found the item. When the player goes to her she says she has found a skidding table, Yoshi tells her that the table belongs to him, but she says otherwise. Birdo claims that the skidding table is for an elite athlete, so if Yoshi could prove himself, she would give him the item. She challenges him to a [[Dream Ski Cross|Ski Cross Race]]. Once defeated, she gives up the skidding table and stays in Cubyrinth, available for rematches.  
In the [[Adventure Tours]] mode of the [[Nintendo DS]] version, Birdo is seen in [[Cubyrinth]]. Yoshi has lost his [[Drift Board]], and luckily, Birdo has found the item. When the player goes to her she says she has found a skidding table, Yoshi tells her that the table belongs to him, but she says otherwise. Birdo claims that the skidding table is for an elite athlete, so if Yoshi could prove himself, she would give him the item. She challenges him to a [[Dream Ski Cross|Ski Cross Race]]. Once defeated, she gives up the skidding table and stays in Cubyrinth, available for rematches.  


===''Captain Rainbow===
===''Captain Rainbow''===
[[Image:Cute_House_outside_Captain_Rainbow.png|thumb|left|The Cute Home as seen from outside.]]
[[File:Kawaii Ouchi outside Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|left|The outside of Kawaii Ouchi in ''Captain Rainbow'']]
In the game [[Captain Rainbow]], Birdo is a damsel-in-distress. She lives on Mimin Island, in the so-called [[Cute Home]]. It is located on a remote place of the island. The Cute Home represents Birdo's personality and her likings: the interior consists of mostly pink and red equipment decorated with many heart and ribbon emblems.
In the game [[Captain Rainbow]], Birdo is a damsel-in-distress. She lives on [[Mimin Island]], in the [[Kawaii Ouchi]], located on a remote place of the island. The Cute Home represents Birdo's personality and her likings: the interior consists of mostly pink and red equipment decorated with many heart and ribbon emblems.


In the game, Birdo is imprisoned for using the female bathroom, as the robot jailer does not believe her when she insists she is a girl. She gets quite upset about this, and asks Nick to go to her Cute Home and find something that will prove she is not lying. Nick finds a mysterious object under Birdo's pillow, and while it is never revealed exactly what the object is, it serves its purpose and Birdo is released.
In the game, Birdo is imprisoned for using the female bathroom, as the robot jailer does not believe her when she insists she is a girl. She gets quite upset about this, and asks Nick to go to her Cute Home and find something that will prove she is not lying. Nick finds a mysterious object under Birdo's pillow, and while it is never revealed exactly what the object is, it serves its purpose and Birdo is released.
Birdo develops a crush on Nick, and calls him her "boyfriend". Nick accompanies her in her walks near her Cute Home, and she helps him carry a fallen [[Star]] to the altar on the top of Mimin Island. If Nick lets Birdo's wish be granted, she flies into the sky with the Star and disappears.
Birdo develops a crush on Nick, and calls him her "boyfriend". Nick accompanies her in her walks near her Cute Home, and she helps him carry a fallen [[Star]] to the altar on the top of Mimin Island. If Nick lets Birdo's wish be granted, she flies into the sky with the Star and disappears.


==Character Description==
===Other appearances===
Birdo is a pink, anthro
*Birdo makes an appearance as spectator in the mini-game: "Megaton Punch" from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
*She is one of the opponents to defeat in the Japanese game ''[[Yakuman DS]]''. She can be found on the easy challenges.
*Although Birdo is not playable in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', she makes a small cameo somewhere in the game.
*On the Yoshi Circuit from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', there are signs posted with smaller letters, it reads "Birdo".


==Character description==
Birdo is a pink dinosaur; however, she is not the same species as [[Yoshi]]. Her head is shaped similarly to that of Yoshi's, but her mouth is quite different, as it is shaped somewhat like a funnel. Birdo's belly is white and fairly rounded. Her body is shaped nearly identically to Yoshi's and they are approximatly the same height.
Birdo is a pink dinosaur; however, she is not the same species as [[Yoshi]]. Her head is shaped similarly to that of Yoshi's, but her mouth is quite different, as it is shaped somewhat like a funnel. Birdo's belly is white and fairly rounded. Her body is shaped nearly identically to Yoshi's and they are approximatly the same height.


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Daisy is a human with blue eyes and orange hair. She is portrayed to be athletically adept. Daisy has shown to be stronger than others at times.  
Daisy is a human with blue eyes and orange hair. She is portrayed to be athletically adept. Daisy has shown to be stronger than others at times.  


Daisy has an average height in terms of other characters. While she is taller than characters like Mario and Luigi, she is shorter than characters such as Peach and Waluigi.<ref>[[Media:PeachDaisySize.png|Size Chart]]</ref> Daisy has a similar body type to Peach's, but her waist is less elongated, and her frame is unique in comparison. Daisy's skin is fair in complexion. She has a pert, round, button nose with a flat stem. Daisy usually sports a winning smile, and she has light, rosy lips; Daisy doesn't wear thick lipstick such as Peach or Pauline's but she does have a defined lip tone. Her eyebrows are a dark shade of her orange hair, and they're thin as well as lengthy. She has very round, wide-set, eyes. They are larger than average, evoking an endearingly surprised expression. Daisy's eyes have two long, thick, lashes, and consist of various blue tones. Daisy's face is describable as round, short and square. Her round cheeks have been present since early appearances.  
Daisy has an average height in terms of other characters. While she is taller than characters like Mario and Luigi, she is shorter than characters such as Peach and Waluigi. Daisy has a similar body type to Peach's, but her waist is less elongated, and her frame is unique in comparison. Daisy's skin is fair in complexion. She has a pert, round, button nose with a flat stem. Daisy usually sports a winning smile, and she has light, rosy lips; Daisy doesn't wear thick lipstick such as Peach or Pauline's but she does have a defined lip tone. Her eyebrows are a dark shade of her orange hair, and they're thin as well as lengthy. She has very round, wide-set, eyes. They are larger than average, evoking an endearingly surprised expression. Daisy's eyes have two long, thick, lashes, and consist of various blue tones. Daisy's face is describable as round, short and square. Her round cheeks have been present since early appearances.  


===Clothing===
===Clothing===
Birdo is portrayed as wearing a small amount of accessories. Along with other members of her species, Birdo wears a large, feminine, red bow. She also sports a large, golden, diamond ring on her left hand.
Birdo is portrayed as wearing a small amount of accessories. Along with other members of her species, Birdo wears a large, feminine, red bow. She also sports a large, golden, diamond ring on her left hand.


==Personality and Traits==
==Personality and traits==
Birdo displays great determination and confidence in all aspects of her life. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' Birdo revealed her goal of becoming a [[Superstar]]. Birdo has tackled a wide variety of sports and was the first known Birdo to emerge in the public spotlight in ''[[Mario Tennis]]''.
Birdo displays great determination and confidence in all aspects of her life. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' Birdo revealed her goal of becoming a [[Superstar]]. Birdo has tackled a wide variety of sports and was the first known Birdo to emerge in the public spotlight in ''[[Mario Tennis]]''.


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Additionally, Birdo always wears a massive diamond ring on her finger. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', when Birdo gets a [[Star]], she shows off this ring during one of her poses.
Additionally, Birdo always wears a massive diamond ring on her finger. In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', when Birdo gets a [[Star]], she shows off this ring during one of her poses.


[[Image:Mauj.gif|frame|left]]
[[File:Birdo M&LSS ani.gif|frame|left]]
Always looking for love, Birdo has had a variety of crushes and relationships throughout her life. Birdo is very flirtatious and affectionate with others, even when she doesn't know them very well, as evidenced in Birdo's relationship with [[Popple]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the same game, Birdo expresses her high opinion of love and romance, explaining her flirtatious nature and drive to find love. The effect of these whirlwind romances on Birdo have only been hinted at in her [[Egg Shot]] move in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', which sends broken hearts flying; this is a stark contrast to [[Princess Peach]]'s [[Heart Shot]].
Always looking for love, Birdo has had a variety of crushes and relationships throughout her life. Birdo is very flirtatious and affectionate with others, even when she doesn't know them very well, as evidenced in Birdo's relationship with [[Popple]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the same game, Birdo expresses her high opinion of love and romance, explaining her flirtatious nature and drive to find love. The effect of these whirlwind romances on Birdo have only been hinted at in her [[Egg Shot]] move in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', which sends broken hearts flying; this is a stark contrast to [[Princess Peach]]'s [[Heart Shot]].


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More recently, in the game ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', Birdo is heard with a deep, male voice which gets high-pitched when she gets angry or excited. Additionally, in the game's second trailer, Little Mac from ''Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!'' speaks about Birdo, calling her a "young lady," only to take a short break and ponder. His final verdict is "Depending on one's view point, she is a young lady." In the game Birdo's indeterminate gender also forms the basis for a side-quest to find proof that she is a girl. The proof is eventually found, showing that she is a girl. This ultimately means some or all of these Birdo characters identify with the female gender.
More recently, in the game ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', Birdo is heard with a deep, male voice which gets high-pitched when she gets angry or excited. Additionally, in the game's second trailer, Little Mac from ''Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!'' speaks about Birdo, calling her a "young lady," only to take a short break and ponder. His final verdict is "Depending on one's view point, she is a young lady." In the game Birdo's indeterminate gender also forms the basis for a side-quest to find proof that she is a girl. The proof is eventually found, showing that she is a girl. This ultimately means some or all of these Birdo characters identify with the female gender.


==Powers and Abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
[[Image:Birdo.gif|frame]]
[[File:Birdo shooting egg SMAS SMB2.gif|frame]]
In addition to eggs, Birdo can shoot fireballs from her snout, though this ability is only displayed in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and its subsequent remakes. Birdo has also shown the ability to utilize her snout in a manner similar to a vacuum, using it to suck things closer to herself or even swallow them; Birdo displays this ability in both ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', which notably has her leeching away the health of those she sucks up, and ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. Birdo has also shown, on occasion, to envelop people, including herself, in large eggs, in order to increase defense. She is usually classified as all-around in sports games, where she has a great deal of strength. She also has shown this strength when angered in ''Superstar Saga'', when, after discovering that Popple did not actually love her, she knocked him right through a wall, indicating she has super-strength.
In addition to eggs, Birdo can shoot fireballs from her snout, though this ability is only displayed in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and its subsequent remakes. Birdo has also shown the ability to utilize her snout in a manner similar to a vacuum, using it to suck things closer to herself or even swallow them; Birdo displays this ability in both ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', which notably has her leeching away the health of those she sucks up, and ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. Birdo has also shown, on occasion, to envelop people, including herself, in large eggs, in order to increase defense. She is usually classified as all-around in sports games, where she has a great deal of strength. She also has shown this strength when angered in ''Superstar Saga'', when, after discovering that Popple did not actually love her, she knocked him right through a wall, indicating she has super-strength.


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==Relationship with Yoshi==
==Relationship with Yoshi==
[[Image:DinoDuo.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Birdo (far right) with Yoshi in their team picture for ''Mario Party 7''.]]
[[File:DinoDuo MP7.png|200px|thumb|left|Birdo (right) with Yoshi in group artwork for ''Mario Party 7'']]
She has a special relationship with Yoshi, since they are often partners in sports and party games.
She has a special relationship with Yoshi, since they are often partners in sports and party games.
The ring Birdo wears is suggestive, but likely unconnected.
The ring Birdo wears is suggestive, but likely unconnected.
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On the official site for Mario Kart: Double Dash!! the description for Catherine states "Catherine appears to be Yoshi's girlfriend... or does that mean boyfriend?!".
On the official site for Mario Kart: Double Dash!! the description for Catherine states "Catherine appears to be Yoshi's girlfriend... or does that mean boyfriend?!".


In ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the Nintendo 64 they are default partners and the two are seen to be very affectionate.  
In ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], they are default partners and the two are seen to be very affectionate. Also they share a tennis court that favors tall and fast players. In ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' they have a compatible relationship, she was found on Yoshi's team as a unlockable Sub-Captain, and when they are challenged, they are versed in the Yoshi Park.
Also they share a Tennis Court. This court favors tall and fast players.  
In Mario Superstar Baseball they have a compatible relationship, she was found on Yoshi's team as a unlockable Sub-Captain, and when they are challenged, they are versed in the Yoshi Park.


==Physical Description==
==Physical description==
Birdo is a pink dinosaur; however, she is not the same species as [[Yoshi]]. Her head is shaped similarly to that of Yoshi's, but her mouth is quite different, as it is shaped somewhat like a funnel. Birdo's belly is white and fairly rounded. Her body is shaped nearly identically to Yoshi's and they are approximately the same height.
Birdo is a pink dinosaur; however, she is not the same species as [[Yoshi]]. Her head is shaped similarly to that of Yoshi's, but her mouth is quite different, as it is shaped somewhat like a funnel. Birdo's belly is white and fairly rounded. Her body is shaped nearly identically to Yoshi's and they are approximately the same height.


Birdo commonly wears purple eye makeup. In her team name, "Birdo Bows", from ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', she wears lipstick, which is odd because she doesn't use lipstick during the game, nor in most of her other appearances. She hasn't hair and atop  
Birdo commonly wears purple eye makeup. In her team name, [[Birdo Bows]], from ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', she wears lipstick, which is odd because she doesn't use lipstick during the game, nor in most of her other appearances. She hasn't hair and atop  
her head is a big red bow, and on her left hand is a large diamond ring, the origins of which are unknown. In the [[Mario Football (series)|''Mario Football'' series]], Birdo wears a two-piece soccer outfit composed of a jersey and shorts. In the Japanese commercial for ''Super Mario All-Stars'', she wears a white stole, a very expensive black dress adorned with a black necklace with many pearls, and a very elegant fan.
her head is a big red bow, and on her left hand is a large diamond ring, the origins of which are unknown. In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Birdo wears a two-piece soccer outfit composed of a jersey and shorts. In the Japanese commercial for ''Super Mario All-Stars'', she wears a white stole, a very expensive black dress adorned with a black necklace with many pearls, and a very elegant fan.
 
==Stats and bios==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{SMRPGLotSS enemy box
|image=[[File:Birdo SMRPGLotSS.png]]
|location=[[Nimbus Castle]]
|hp=As Shelly: 500 As Birdo: 777
|attack=As Shelly: 0 As Birdo: 160
|defense=As Shelly: 80 As Birdo: 130
|magic_attack=As Shelly: 0 As Birdo: 6
|magic_defense=As Shelly: 0 As Birdo: 100
|attacks=Making eggs
|strengths=Fire, Fear, Poison and Silence attacks
|weaknesses=Jump Attacks, Geno Attacks and its own eggs
|item=[[Castle Key #2]]
|coins=30
|exp=60
|psychopath=Play with me! (as Shelly)<br>I just love life! (as Birdo)
}}


==Cameos==
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''===
*Birdo makes an appearance as spectator in the mini-game: "Megaton Punch" from ''[[Kirby]] Super Star''.
{{M&LSS enemy box
*She is one of the opponents to defeat in the Japanese game ''[[Yakuman DS]]''. She can be found on the easy challenges.
|name=Birdo
*Although Birdo is not playable in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', she makes a small cameo somewhere in the game.
|image=[[File:Birdo M&LSS sprite.png]]
*On the Yoshi Circuit from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', there are signs posted with smaller letters, it reads "Birdo".
|align=left
|hp=450
|speed=37
|defense=150
|exp=900
|coins=99
|item=[[Ultra Syrup]]
|location=[[Teehee Valley]]
}}


==Other Information==
===''Mario Tennis'' (Nintendo 64)===
===''Mario Tennis'' (Nintendo 64) Information===
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Bio''': ''" Her speed lets her move around the court with ease. "''
*'''Bio''': ''" Her speed lets her move around the court with ease. "''


===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' Information===
===''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''===
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Personal Kart''': [[Turbo Birdo]]  
*'''Personal Kart''': [[Turbo Birdo]]  
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*'''Bio 2:''' ''"You might be asking yourself who Birdo is.  Of course, you'll be pondering this on the side of the road after Birdo's giant egg has crushed your kart."''
*'''Bio 2:''' ''"You might be asking yourself who Birdo is.  Of course, you'll be pondering this on the side of the road after Birdo's giant egg has crushed your kart."''


===''Super Mario Advance'' Information===
===''Super Mario Advance''===
*'''Bio''': ''" Watch out for Birdo's special egg attack. The best way to deal with Birdo is to catch the eggs and toss her right back. "''
*'''Bio''': ''" Watch out for Birdo's special egg attack. The best way to deal with Birdo is to catch the eggs and toss her right back. "''


===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'' Information===
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
*'''Bio Quote''': ''"I love to golf and now I want to play other golfers! Are you in?"''   
*'''Bio Quote''': ''"I love to golf and now I want to play other golfers! Are you in?"''   
*'''Range Marker''': 209y.
*'''Range Marker''': 209y.


===''Mario Party 7'' Information===
===''Mario Party 7''===
*'''Partner:''' [[Yoshi]]
*'''Partner:''' [[Yoshi]]
*'''Bio''': ''"Time for a new face to join this party....It's Birdo!, What a nice bow!."''
*'''Bio''': ''"Time for a new face to join this party....It's Birdo!, What a nice bow!."''
*'''Special Orb:''' [[Egg Orb]]
*'''Special Orb:''' [[Egg Orb]]


===''Mario Smash Football'' Information===
===''Super Mario Strikers''===
[[Image:Birdomdl.gif|thumb|220px|Birdo during one of her celebrations for ''Mario Strikers Charged Football''.]]
 
*'''Aggressive choice.'''
*'''Aggressive choice.'''
*'''Bio''': ''"Birdo is always an offensive threat when in possession of the ball. If you're looking for a sidekick who can deliver some points, she is the player for you."''
*'''Bio''': ''"Birdo is always an offensive threat when in possession of the ball. If you're looking for a sidekick who can deliver some points, she is the player for you."''


===''Mario Strikers Charged Football''===
===''Mario Strikers Charged''===
*'''Type:''' Power
*'''Type:''' Power
*'''[[Skillshot]]:''' [[Extreme Egg]]
*'''[[Skillshot]]:''' [[Extreme Egg]]
*'''[[Deke]]:''' Spins to repel opponents.
*'''[[Deke]]:''' Spins to repel opponents.
*'''Bio''': ''"This hard-hitting power player lands some of the biggest bone-rattling hits ever seen on the Strikers field. Birdo's shooting is also feared by many goalkeepers, as she can score at will. Her Extreme Egg can beat any game, resulting in quick goals."''
*'''Bio''': ''"This hard-hitting power player lands some of the biggest bone-rattling hits ever seen on the Strikers field. Birdo's shooting is also feared by many goalkeepers, as she can score at will. Her Extreme Egg can beat any game, resulting in quick goals."''
*'''Stats'''
**'''Movement:''' 3
**'''Shooting:''' 10
**'''Passing:''' 3
**'''Defense:''' 10


====Stats====
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
*'''Movement:''' 3
*'''Shooting:''' 10
*'''Passing:''' 3
*'''Defense:''' 10
 
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3'' Information===
*'''Type:''' All-Around
*'''Type:''' All-Around
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Egg Shot]]
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Egg Shot]]
*'''Letter to Tap:''' ▼
*'''Letter to Tap:''' ▼


===''Mario Superstar Baseball'' Information===
===''Mario Superstar Baseball''===
*'''Teams:''' Birdo Beauties, Birdo Models, Birdo Bows
*'''Teams:''' Birdo Beauties, Birdo Models, Birdo Bows
*'''Type:''' Balanced
*'''Type:''' Balanced
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*'''Bio:''' ''"A dinosaur that spits eggs from her huge mouth. Birdo is very particular when it comes to fashion, though her reliance on the color pink is a bit limiting. Her bow and ring are her pride and joy. Birdo's mouth has massive suction that can even catch a ball by sucking it in."''<br>
*'''Bio:''' ''"A dinosaur that spits eggs from her huge mouth. Birdo is very particular when it comes to fashion, though her reliance on the color pink is a bit limiting. Her bow and ring are her pride and joy. Birdo's mouth has massive suction that can even catch a ball by sucking it in."''<br>


===''Mario Party 8'' Information===
===''Mario Party 8''===
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Partner''': [[Yoshi]]  
*'''Bio''': ''"Birdo's a favourite at parties, mostly because you can talk her into helping tidy up afterward."''
*'''Bio''': ''"Birdo's a favourite at parties, mostly because you can talk her into helping tidy up afterward."''
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**'''Hammer Bro:''' Two-Timers  
**'''Hammer Bro:''' Two-Timers  


===''Mario Kart Wii'' Information===
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
[[Image:Roster birdo.PNG|thumb|200px|Birdo's complete kart roster.]]
[[File:MKWii Birdo vehicle roster.png|thumb|Birdo's complete kart roster in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
*'''Class: Medium  
*'''Class: Medium  
*'''Stats:  
*'''Stats:  
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**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +2
**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +2


===Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy===
{{SSBtrophy
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|image=Birdo_Trophy.jpg
!width="14%"|Name
|legend=First seen in Super Mario Bros. 2, Birdo is known for shooting eggs and fireballs from her mouth. Mario and his friends would have to jump onto the eggs in midair, pick them up and throw them back at her. Long missing from the Nintendo scene, Birdo recently reappeared in Mario Tennis and Super Mario Advance.
!width="15%"|Image
}}
!width="21%"|Appearance(s)
===Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
!width="50%"|Description
{{SSBtrophy
|-
|image=TrBirdo.jpg
|'''Birdo'''
|size=100px
|[[File:SSBM Trophy Birdo.png|100px]]
|legend=A pink creature of indeterminate gender that some say would rather be called Birdetta. A big ribbon on it's head is it's most distinguishing feature. In Super Mario Bros. 2, you can return fire on Birdo by jumping on the eggs shot from its mouth. Be careful not to get psyched out by fake-egg fireballs!
|''Super Mario Bros. 2''<br/>10/88
}}
|style="text-align:left"|''First seen in Super Mario Bros. 2, Birdo is known for shooting eggs and fireballs from her mouth. Mario and his friends would have to jump onto the eggs in midair, pick them up and throw them back at her. Long missing from the Nintendo scene, Birdo recently reappeared in Mario Tennis and Super Mario Advance.''
|}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{| class="table sortable" style="text-align:center; width:100%; font-family:Arial;"
!width="14%"|Name
!width="15%"|Image
!width="21%"|Appearance(s)
!width="50%"|Description
|-
|'''Birdo'''
|[[File:SSBB Trophy Birdo.png|100px]]
|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros. 2''<br>'''DS''' ''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''
|''A pink creature of indeterminate gender that some say would rather be called Birdetta. A big ribbon on it's head is it's most distinguishing feature. In Super Mario Bros. 2, you can return fire on Birdo by jumping on the eggs shot from its mouth. Be careful not to get psyched out by fake-egg fireballs!''
|}


===''Mario Super Sluggers===
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[Image:Birdobows.png|thumb|220px|The team emblem and logo for the '''Birdo Bows''' in ''Mario Super Sluggers''.]]
[[File:Birdobows.png|thumb|220px|The team emblem and logo for the Birdo Bows in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
*'''Team Name:''' Birdo Bows
*'''Team Name:''' Birdo Bows
**'''Collectable Card Info:''' "This is one team where you never know who is going to be in the lineup. That's probably why it seems like the Birdo Bows are always finding new ways to win. All that confusion makes them tough to play against."
**'''Collectable Card Info:''' "This is one team where you never know who is going to be in the lineup. That's probably why it seems like the Birdo Bows are always finding new ways to win. All that confusion makes them tough to play against."
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**'''Collectable Card Info:''' "Always an ecletic character, Birdo boasts a surprisingly diverse group of friends. As a power hitter with great stamina, Birdo should do fine as a first-time captain, despite having trouble hitting curves."
**'''Collectable Card Info:''' "Always an ecletic character, Birdo boasts a surprisingly diverse group of friends. As a power hitter with great stamina, Birdo should do fine as a first-time captain, despite having trouble hitting curves."


==Gallery==
==List of appearances by date==
{{morepic|Birdo}}
{| class="table sortable" style="width:100%; font-family:Arial"
 
===Screenshots===
<center><gallery>
Image:Home_run.png|<center>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
Image:Mario_Party_7.JPG|<center>''[[Mario Party 7]]''
Image:MP8_FlipTheChimp.JPG|<center>''[[Mario Party 8]]''
Image:AwwBirdonYoshi.png|<center>''[[Mario Kart Double Dash!!]]''
</gallery></center>
 
 
===Artwork===
''<center><gallery>
Image:BaseballBirdo.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
Image:Birdo3.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 7]]''
Image:MP8_Birdo.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 8]]''
Image:Normal yoshibirdo.jpeg|<center>''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
</gallery></center>''
 
==Trivia==
*In the credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Birdo was mistakenly labeled as "Ostro", causing confusion about what her name really was.
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is a [[Sammer Guy]] named [[List of Sammer Guys#Squatting Birdo|Squatting Birdo]], an obvious reference to Birdo and its species. Also, like a few other Sammer Guys, Squatting Birdo recognizes its namesake as an almost deity-like creature; and its ramblings when first encountered suggest that Birdos are flightless birds rather than dinosaurs (although technically birds ''are'' modern dinosaurs). This may have been a reference to the confusion between Birdo and and the ostrich-like Ostro in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Birdos did indeed fly in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', however.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Birdo, along with the Mii, are the only characters not to be used as a staff ghost in Time Trials.
 
==Names in Other Languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=キャサリン<br/>''Kyasarin''
|JapM=Catherine
|Spa=Birdo
|SpaM=-
|Ita=Strutzi
|ItaM=-
|Kor=캐서린<br />''Kaeseorin''
|KorM=Catherine}}
 
==List of Game Appearances by Date==
{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
|-
|-
! width=50% | Title
! width=50% | Title
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|-
|-
| ''[[Wario's Woods]]''
| ''[[Wario's Woods]]''
| Non-Playable Character    
| Non-playable character    
| 1994
| 1994
| [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]]  
| [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]]  
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|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''
| ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''
| Playable Character    
| Playable character    
| 2000
| 2000
| [[Nintendo 64]]
| [[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
| Non-Playable Character/ Unlockable Trophy
| Non-playable character, unlockable trophy
| 2001
| 2001
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
| ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2003
| 2003
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga ]]''
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga ]]''
| Ally/ Boss
| Ally, boss
| 2003
| 2003
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]''
| ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
| Non-Playable Character
| Non-playable character
| 2004
| 2004
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Game Boy Advance)|Mario Power Tennis]]''
| ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''
| Non-Playable Character
| Non-playable character
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
|-  
|-  
| ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
| ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Yakuman DS]]''
| ''[[Yakuman DS]]''
| Non-Playable Character
| Non-playable character
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|-  
|-  
| ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
| ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
| Non-Playable Character  
| Non-playable character  
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| Unlockable Playable Character
| Unlockable playable character
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Smash Football]]''
| ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2005
| 2005
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''
| ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''
| Unlockable Playable Character
| Unlockable playable character
| 2006  
| 2006  
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 8]]''
| ''[[Mario Party 8]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2007
| 2007
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''
| ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2007
| 2007
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''
| ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2007
| 2007
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''
| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''
| Scrapped Character
| Scrapped character
| 2007
| 2007
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
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| Non-Playable Character  
| Non-Playable Character  
| 2008
| 2008
| [[wikipedia:Triforce (arcade system board)|Triforce]]
| [[Triforce (arcade system board)|Triforce]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]''
| ''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]''
| Playable Character
| Playable character
| 2008
| 2008
| Arcade
| Arcade
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|-
|-
| ''[[Captain Rainbow]]''
| ''[[Captain Rainbow]]''
| Non-Playable Character
| Non-playable character
| 2008
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
| ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
| Unlockable Playable Character
| Unlockable playable character
| 2008
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
| ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
| Unlockable (Challenge Mode Only) Playable Character
| Playable character (unlockable in Challenge mode)
| 2008
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''
| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''
| VIP Member/ Boss
| VIP member / boss
| 2009
| 2009
| [[Wii]]<br>[[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Wii]]<br>[[Nintendo DS]]
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|}
|}


==References==
==Names in other languages==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjU_EEtB79o Mario All Stars Japanese Commercial]
{|class="table"
<references/>
!Language!!Name!!Translation
[http://forums.x-cult.org/index.php?showtopic=3891 Birdo in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'']
|-
<br clear=all>
|Italian
{{SMB2}}
|Strutzi
{{MP7}}
| -
{{MP8}}
|-
{{MP Players}}
|Japanese
{{MK Players}}
|キャサリン (''Kyasarin'')
{{MKW}}
|Catherine
{{Super Mario RPG}}
|-
{{MG}}
|Korean
{{ML:SS}}
|캐서린 (''Kaeseorin'')
{{MSB}}
|Catherine
{{MT}}
|-
{{SSB}}
|Spanish
{{Mario Super Sluggers}}
|Birdo
| -
|}
 
==Trivia==
*In the credits of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Birdo was mistakenly labeled as "Ostro", causing confusion about what her name really was.
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', there is a [[Sammer Guy]] named [[List of Sammer Guys#Squatting Birdo|Squatting Birdo]], an obvious reference to Birdo and its species. Also, like a few other Sammer Guys, Squatting Birdo recognizes its namesake as an almost deity-like creature; and its ramblings when first encountered suggest that Birdos are flightless birds rather than dinosaurs (although technically birds ''are'' modern dinosaurs). This may have been a reference to the confusion between Birdo and and the ostrich-like Ostro in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Birdos did indeed fly in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', however.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Birdo, along with the Mii, are the only characters not to be used as a staff ghost in Time Trials.
 
==Disclaimer==
{{Attribution-SMWiki|Birdo}}
 
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==Disclaimer==
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