Cluckboom
| Cluckboom | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
| Variant of | Plurp |
Cluckbooms[1] are enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, being aggressive, explosive, and vibrantly plumed versions of the Plurp from Super Mario Sunshine. They are found exclusively in desert galaxies. Compared to the hen-like Plurps, Cluckbooms more resemble roosters, fitting with their more aggressive behavior.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
Cluckbooms first appear in Super Mario Galaxy, appearing exclusively in the Dusty Dune Galaxy. Like Plurps, they fly high over the ground, but every so often gradually lay an egg-like bomb that explodes after a few seconds. Additionally, they follow Mario rather than flying in passive loops like Plurps do. They alert the player to the bomb by making a loud squawk when it drops. A high Spin or a Star Bit can momentarily stun them and bring them to the ground for the player to defeat. Their spiky combs protect them from stomps while they fly, though they can be safely stomped when stunned, as well as spun or simply kicked. One is found flying over a flowing river of sand and gets carried along it if it falls onto it. Another follows Mario up an extended elevator sequence, flying away at the end if it is not defeated.
Appearances
marks missions where they are completely absent.
marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly.
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Dusty Dune Galaxy | 
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Cluckbooms return in Super Mario Galaxy 2, acting the same as before. They are now found in the Slipsand Galaxy. Unlike in the previous game, Cluckbooms that fall onto flowing sand are not carried along it.
Appearances
- marks missions where they are completely absent.
- marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly.
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| World 5 | Slipsand Galaxy | 
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Gallery
Model from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Additional names
Internal names
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/BombBird.arc | BombBird | Bomb Bird |
| StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl |
バクダン鳥 (Bakudan Tori) |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボムクック[2] Bomu Kukku |
Bomb Coo Coo | |
| French | Bombe Coq[?] | Rooster Bomb | |
| German | Bombenhuhn[?] | Bomb Chicken | |
| Italian | Bombagallo[?] | From bomba ("bomb") and gallo ("rooster") | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Plío Bomba[?] | - |
References
- ^ Browne, Catherine (September 14, 2009). Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games. ISBN 978-0-307-46565-8. Page 26.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors. (October 19, 2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 128 and 161.
