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{{about|the bird made of sand in [[Super Mario Sunshine]]|the similar bird in [[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]|[[Sand Bird (Super Mario Galaxy 2)]]}}
|image=[[File:SMS Sandbird Overview.png|150px]]<br>The Sand Bird from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' as seen from above
[[File:SMS Sandbird Overview.png|frame|The Sand Bird as seen from above]]  
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
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{{quote|It... It... It hatched! The legendary Sand Bird is born! It broke [[Shine Tower|the tower]] and flew away! That was unexpected...|Pianta|Super Mario Sunshine}}
{{quote|It... It... It hatched! The legendary Sand Bird is born! It broke [[Shine Tower|the tower]] and flew away! That was unexpected...|Pianta|Super Mario Sunshine}}
The '''Sand Bird''' is a flying creature that [[Mario]] rides in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', it originally appears as an egg, but it ultimately hatches. The Sand Bird  is composed of [[sand block]]s arranged to resemble a bird.


The '''Sand Bird''' is a bird creature that [[Mario]] encounters during ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. It originally appears as an egg, but ultimately hatches during the events of the game. When hatched, the Sand Bird resembles an entity composed of [[sand block]]s, arranged in a shape reminiscent of an actual bird. Although the Sand Bird does not seem to possess any outstanding biological characteristics, it is a living creature<ref>{{ref quote|(...) Which is important, because the egg is living, of course! (...)|Pianta professor|Super Mario Sunshine}}</ref> and capable of movement and producing screech noises.
==History==
 
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
Prior to hatching, the egg is kept inside a structure called the [[Shine Tower]] on [[Isle Delfino]]'s [[Gelato Beach]]. Three large mirrors are situated around the building, reflecting sunlight into a device on the tower's top that keeps the Sand Bird egg warm and healthy.<ref>{{ref quote|(...) Actually, it not only holds the egg, it also keeps it warm. (...)|Pianta professor|Super Mario Sunshine}}</ref> This process has been going on for more than a century.<ref>{{ref quote|(...) They gather the sun's rays and reflect them at the tower. They've been doing that for over 100 years! Isn't that wild? (...)|Pianta professor|Super Mario Sunshine}}</ref> The Shine Tower and the Sand Bird egg are supervised by a [[Pianta]] professor,<ref>{{ref quote|(...) That's what the professor studying the Shine Tower said...|[[Sand Cabana]] proprietress|Super Mario Sunshine}}</ref> who can be found near the structure most of the time.
[[File:SandBird SMSunshine.jpg|thumb|left|The Sand Bird flying in ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
 
Prior to hatching, the Sand Bird egg is kept inside a structure called the [[Shine Tower]] on [[Isle Delfino]]'s [[Gelato Beach]]. Three large mirrors are situated around the building, reflecting sunlight into a device on the tower's top that keeps the Sand Bird egg warm and healthy.<ref>"''(...) Actually, it not only holds the egg, it also keeps it warm. (...)''" – '''Pianta professor''', ''Super Mario Sunshine''</ref> This process has been going on for more than a century.<ref>"''(...) They gather the sun's rays and reflect them at the tower. They've been doing that for over 100 years! Isn't that wild? (...)''" – '''Pianta professor''', ''Super Mario Sunshine''</ref> The Shine Tower and the Sand Bird egg are supervised by a [[Pianta]] professor,<ref>"''(...) That's what the professor studying the Shine Tower said...''" – '''[[Sand Cabana]] proprietress''', ''Super Mario Sunshine''</ref> who can be found near the structure most of the time.
The area where the Sand Bird flies near the large towers in the sky bears a resemblance to the [[Tower of the Wing Cap]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.


==Appearance in ''Super Mario Sunshine''==
The Sand Bird plays an integral role during [[Mirror Madness! Tilt, Slam, Bam!|Episode 2]] and [[The Sand Bird is Born|Episode 4]] of Gelato Beach. During Episode 2, the Sand Bird egg is disturbed by [[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)|a giant Wiggler]] and [[Plungelo]]s. The Wiggler is occupying the device on top of the Shine Tower while the Plungelos are throwing the mirrors off balance, thereby depriving the egg of its warmth. Mario is tasked with restoring the original condition of the structure and getting rid of the intruders to ensure the egg's safety.
[[File:SandBird SMSunshine.jpg|thumb|left|The Sand Bird flying in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]]
The Sand Bird plays an integral role during Episodes 2 and 4 ([[Mirror Madness! Tilt, Slam, Bam!]] and [[The Sand Bird is Born]]) of Gelato Beach. During Episode 2, the Sand Bird egg is disturbed by [[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)|a giant Wiggler]] and creatures known as [[Plungelo]]s. The Wiggler is occupying the device on top of the Shine Tower while the Plungelos are throwing the mirrors off balance, thereby depriving the egg of its warmth. Mario is tasked with restoring the original condition of the structure and getting rid of the intruders to ensure the egg's safety.


The Sand Bird then finally hatches in between Episodes [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!|3]] and 4, breaking out of the Shine Tower and flying away. During Episode 4, the newly hatched Sand Bird can be found soaring high above the ground, circling a tower. Mario accesses this place by leaping through the hole in the Shine Tower's roof and into the broken remains of the Sand Bird egg. By doing this, the player is presented with a [[Red Coin]] challenge: Mario needs to collect eight Red Coins while trying to not fall into the pit below him, and he can use the Sand Bird's flight path to access the harder-to-reach coins. When jumping, momentum does not factor in as usual, as the bird's constant flight means that Mario will have to move forward more while jumping to retain his position. Furthermore, at two points during the flight, the bird will tilt its body at a 90° angle, requiring Mario to adjust his footing accordingly. Seven of the Red Coins can be found on the bird's neck, wings, and tail. The eighth one is located on top of the large tower in the center of this area; once the Sand Bird reaches the end of its course near the top of this tower, it will dive and start from the beginning again.
The Sand Bird then finally hatches in between [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!|Episode 3]] and Episode 4, breaking out of the Shine Tower and flying away. During Episode 4, the newly hatched Sand Bird can be found soaring high above the ground, circling a tower. Mario accesses this place by leaping through the hole in the Shine Tower's roof into the broken remains of the Sand Bird egg. By doing this, the player is presented with a [[Red Coin]] challenge: Mario needs to collect eight Red Coins while trying not to fall into the [[pit]] below him, and he can use the Sand Bird's flight path to access the harder-to-reach coins. When Mario [[jump]]s, momentum does not factor in as usual, as the bird's constant flight means that he has to move forward more while jumping to retain his position. Furthermore, at two points during the flight, the bird tilts its body at a 90° angle, requiring Mario to adjust his footing accordingly. Seven of the Red Coins can be found on the bird's neck, wings, and tail. The eighth one is located on top of the large tower in the center of this area. Once the Sand Bird reaches the end of its course near the top of this tower, it dives and starts from the beginning again.


Four of the thirty [[Blue Coin]]s in Gelato Beach can be found only in Episode 4's secret area. As the Sand Bird flies toward the top of the tower, five clouds pass by. One of these clouds holds a [[1-Up Mushroom]], while the other four contain the Blue Coins.
Four of the 30 [[Blue Coin]]s in Gelato Beach can be found only in Episode 4's secret area. As the Sand Bird flies toward the top of the tower, five clouds pass by. One of these clouds holds a [[1-Up Mushroom]], while the other four contain the Blue Coins. The Sand Bird does not make another appearance after this. The remains of its egg can still be viewed inside the Shine Tower, but access to it has been blocked by a wooden grate.


The Sand Bird does not make another appearance after this. The remains of its egg can still be viewed inside the Shine Tower, but access to it has been blocked by a wooden grate.
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
[[File:Sand Sailer.png|thumb|Mario riding on the Sand Bird in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the Sand Bird<ref name=SMG2>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "SandBird" (en_name) is「大砂鳥」(jp_name)</ref> appears only in the [[Slipsand Galaxy]], in the mission [[Sailing the Sandy Seas]]. This time, it is a bird-shaped raft that is made of sand parts that disappear when hit by [[cactus|cacti]] and enemy attacks, such as a [[Magikoopa]]'s beams or [[Homing Chomp]]s. However, they reappear after some seconds. Within the mission, Mario or [[Luigi]] must ride the Sand Bird to avoid falling into the [[quicksand]] that makes up the surface of its planet until he reaches a [[Power Star]].
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapM=Great Sand Bird
|JapM=Great Sand Bird
|SpaE=Pájaro de Arena
|SpaE=Pájaro de Arena
|SpaEM=Sand Bird
|SpaEM=Sand Bird
|FraE=Oiseau de Sable
|FreE=Oiseau de Sable
|FraEM=Sand Bird
|FreEM=Sand Bird
|Ger=Sandvogel
|Ger=Sandvogel
|GerM=Sand Bird
|GerM=Sand Bird
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|ItaM=Sand Bird
|ItaM=Sand Bird
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==Trivia==
*The Sand Bird in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' occasionally screeches like a hawk. It is completely silent in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:34, January 8, 2024

Sand Bird
Sandbird
The Sand Bird from Super Mario Sunshine as seen from above
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
“It... It... It hatched! The legendary Sand Bird is born! It broke the tower and flew away! That was unexpected...”
Pianta, Super Mario Sunshine

The Sand Bird is a flying creature that Mario rides in Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy 2. In Super Mario Sunshine, it originally appears as an egg, but it ultimately hatches. The Sand Bird is composed of sand blocks arranged to resemble a bird.

History[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

The Sand Bird flying in Super Mario Sunshine

Prior to hatching, the Sand Bird egg is kept inside a structure called the Shine Tower on Isle Delfino's Gelato Beach. Three large mirrors are situated around the building, reflecting sunlight into a device on the tower's top that keeps the Sand Bird egg warm and healthy.[1] This process has been going on for more than a century.[2] The Shine Tower and the Sand Bird egg are supervised by a Pianta professor,[3] who can be found near the structure most of the time.

The Sand Bird plays an integral role during Episode 2 and Episode 4 of Gelato Beach. During Episode 2, the Sand Bird egg is disturbed by a giant Wiggler and Plungelos. The Wiggler is occupying the device on top of the Shine Tower while the Plungelos are throwing the mirrors off balance, thereby depriving the egg of its warmth. Mario is tasked with restoring the original condition of the structure and getting rid of the intruders to ensure the egg's safety.

The Sand Bird then finally hatches in between Episode 3 and Episode 4, breaking out of the Shine Tower and flying away. During Episode 4, the newly hatched Sand Bird can be found soaring high above the ground, circling a tower. Mario accesses this place by leaping through the hole in the Shine Tower's roof into the broken remains of the Sand Bird egg. By doing this, the player is presented with a Red Coin challenge: Mario needs to collect eight Red Coins while trying not to fall into the pit below him, and he can use the Sand Bird's flight path to access the harder-to-reach coins. When Mario jumps, momentum does not factor in as usual, as the bird's constant flight means that he has to move forward more while jumping to retain his position. Furthermore, at two points during the flight, the bird tilts its body at a 90° angle, requiring Mario to adjust his footing accordingly. Seven of the Red Coins can be found on the bird's neck, wings, and tail. The eighth one is located on top of the large tower in the center of this area. Once the Sand Bird reaches the end of its course near the top of this tower, it dives and starts from the beginning again.

Four of the 30 Blue Coins in Gelato Beach can be found only in Episode 4's secret area. As the Sand Bird flies toward the top of the tower, five clouds pass by. One of these clouds holds a 1-Up Mushroom, while the other four contain the Blue Coins. The Sand Bird does not make another appearance after this. The remains of its egg can still be viewed inside the Shine Tower, but access to it has been blocked by a wooden grate.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Mario riding on the Sand Bird in Super Mario Galaxy 2

In Super Mario Galaxy 2, the Sand Bird[4] appears only in the Slipsand Galaxy, in the mission Sailing the Sandy Seas. This time, it is a bird-shaped raft that is made of sand parts that disappear when hit by cacti and enemy attacks, such as a Magikoopa's beams or Homing Chomps. However, they reappear after some seconds. Within the mission, Mario or Luigi must ride the Sand Bird to avoid falling into the quicksand that makes up the surface of its planet until he reaches a Power Star.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese おおすなどり / 大砂鳥[4]
Ōsunadori
Great Sand Bird

French (NOE) Oiseau de Sable
Sand Bird
German Sandvogel
Sand Bird
Italian Uccello di Sabbia
Sand Bird
Spanish (NOE) Pájaro de Arena
Sand Bird

Trivia[edit]

  • The Sand Bird in Super Mario Sunshine occasionally screeches like a hawk. It is completely silent in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "(...) Actually, it not only holds the egg, it also keeps it warm. (...)" – Pianta professor, Super Mario Sunshine
  2. ^ "(...) They gather the sun's rays and reflect them at the tower. They've been doing that for over 100 years! Isn't that wild? (...)" – Pianta professor, Super Mario Sunshine
  3. ^ "(...) That's what the professor studying the Shine Tower said..." – Sand Cabana proprietress, Super Mario Sunshine
  4. ^ a b Super Mario Galaxy 2 internal filename (SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl); the equivalent string of "SandBird" (en_name) is「大砂鳥」(jp_name)