Helibird

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Helibird
Helibird
First appearance Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004)
Latest appearance New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2008)
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Helibirds are Jungle Buddies found in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. They are a group of birds who can carry Donkey Kong to higher places, similarly to what Squawks can do in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Helibirds make frequent appearances, mostly in tree areas. Their name appears to be a portmanteau of "helicopter" and "bird". They come in various colors, such as blue, purple, green, red, yellow, and black.

Donkey Kong first meets Helibirds in their nest. On two occasions, Helibirds are shown with the ability to race. In Chopperbird Race, Donkey Kong and some Helibirds have to race Chopperbird. In Helibird Dash, Donkey Kong has an air race with a group of Ninjapes, each of whom has its own Helibird of a different color. A Helibird delivers Donkey Kong to his battle with the Cactus King and Ghastly King.

Helibirds make additional appearances in Donkey Kong: Jungle Fever and Donkey Kong: Banana Kingdom. A Helibird trophy can be obtained in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy
Helibird
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Appears in:
GCN Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
How to unlock: Random
A bird that helps Donkey Kong by carrying him with its feet and flying up to higher areas. These beautiful birds feature big, decorated wings and unique coloring. A certain Strawberry Kingdom is home to a Helibird nest populated only by Helibirds.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヘリバード
Heribādo
Helibird

Italian Uccellottero
Portmanteau of "uccello" (bird) and "elicottero" (helicopter)

Trivia