Buzzard (enemy)

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This article is about the enemy in Donkey Kong 64. For the friendly character with the same name, see Buzzard (character). For other uses, see Buzzard.
Not to be confused with Buzzar or Buzzer.
Buzzard
The Necky enemy, from Donkey Kong 64.
Model from Donkey Kong 64
First appearance Donkey Kong 64 (1999)
Notable members
Necky
The Buzzard as it appears in-game

The Buzzard[1][2] is a large vulture found in Donkey Kong 64. It is encountered in Angry Aztec in the Temple where Tiny Kong is held captive. Lanky Kong can find the Buzzard by swimming underwater and then entering a room with a pyramid-shaped structure. There, Lanky must Simian Slam on a Lanky Pad to release a Buzzard from the walls. The Buzzard is holding on a Golden Banana with its talons, and can be defeated when Lanky hits it five times with his Grape Shooter. When the Buzzard is defeated, it drops the Golden Banana, allowing Lanky to obtain it.

In the exterior of Angry Aztec, another Buzzard can be found. This Buzzard is not an enemy, but rather challenges Diddy Kong to a race. If Diddy wins the race, he is rewarded a Golden Banana.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ハゲタカ[3]
Hagetaka
Vulture

References[edit]

  1. ^ Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999). Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-2279-4. Page 56 and 60.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong 64 Banana Guide - Angry Aztec. Nintendo of America (American English). Archived February 29, 2000, 03:06:36 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  3. ^ 「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 43-44.