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*It is the only non-{{type2|Water}} Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Ice Ball}}. | *It is the only non-{{type2|Water}} Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Ice Ball}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Aspects of Delibird's appearance appear to come from the {{wp|Rockhopper Penguin}}. However, its red and white color scheme, its ability to give presents, and the appearance of carrying its sack-like tail may have been derived from {{wp|Santa Claus}}. | Aspects of Delibird's appearance appear to come from the {{wp|Rockhopper Penguin}}. However, its red and white color scheme, its ability to give presents, and the appearance of carrying its sack-like tail may have been derived from {{wp|Santa Claus}}. It may have been inspired by {{wp|puffins}}, penguin like birds that still have the ability to fly. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Delibird's name is a combination of ''delivery'' and ''bird''. The first two syllables of the name may have derived from the {{wp|Adelie Penguin}}. | Delibird's name is a combination of ''delivery'' and ''bird''. The first two syllables of the name may have derived from the {{wp|Adelie Penguin}}. | ||