Delibird (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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}} and the {{wp|white stork}}. Delibird may have also been inspired by {{wp|puffin}}s, which are penguin-like birds that still have the ability to fly.

Delibird is a combination of ''delivery'' and ''bird''. ''Deli'' may have derived from the {{wp|Adelie Penguin}}. Pronouncing ''Delibird'' with the same inflection as ''delivered'' yields a very similar sound, with the "b" and "v" being the only variation between the two words.