Helibird

Helibirds are Jungle Buddies found in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. They are a group of birds that work like helicopters, carrying Donkey Kong to higher places. They appear frequently throughout the game, mostly in tree areas.

Donkey Kong first meets Helibirds in their nest. In Chopperbird Race, Donkey Kong and the Helibirds have to race Chopperbird. In Helibird Dash, Donkey Kong has an air race with a group of Ninjapes, each of which has its own Helibird. 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.

Trivia

 * Hoot the owl has the same function as the Helibirds in Super Mario 64.
 * Jibberjays also resemble Helibird as seen in Super Mario Galaxy 2 where they fly in the same motion.