Birdie (Street Fighter)

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==Summary==
Birdie is one of the characters who debuted in the first game of the series, and later returned with a drastic change in design and personality, most notably his loved hair and signature chains. He used to be a heel wrestler, until he grew unable to endure the laughter and contempt, and was expelled after having hospitalized several colleagues. He then alternated working as a bouncer in a bar to small illegal activities, becoming renowned in the underground for his great strength.All About Street Fighter ZERO 2
Upon learning of Shadaloo, Birdie sought to enter the organization with the aim of taking it over for himself. M. Bison granted him a role as a guinea pig for a variety of experiments, and despite being aware that he was just being used, Birdie enjoyed the free food given him after every test. Over time he gained weight, softened his attitude and eventually left Shadaloo when they prompted him to wear a hat that would have ruined his hairstyle. After a period on the run, he reached the Kanzuki Estate, where Karin decided to host him in order to test her ability as a leader. From there on he worked as a handyman in exchange for delicious and expensive meals.
He weights 230 kg (111 kg in SFA), is 2.16 meters tall, likes beer, beef jerky, food, making money, and dislikes children, police and an empty stomach.Street Fighter V:Champion Edition - Official WebsiteStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
==Powers and Stats==
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Key: Street Fighter | Street Fighter Alpha Series | Street Fighter V
Name: Birdie
Origin: Street Fighter
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Former Member of Shadaloo, Kanzuki Family Freeloader
Powers and Abilities:
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Likely Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Brawling
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Superhuman Physical Characteristics, improved Brawling and Wrestling, Chain Mastery, Acrobatics (Can perform a variety of aerial attacks), Body Control (Can turn his body red, likely to increase the strength of his attacks), Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, he can cause them to enter the "Stun" status, which leaves them unable to react. He can also cause it via The Birdie)
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Same as before plus improved Acrobatics (Can perform even more jumping attacks. Able to slide on the ground after being knocked down and backflip in the air to land on his feet), minor Fire Manipulation (With chili pepper), Statistics Amplification (Via Enjoy Time), minor Air Manipulation (Via Pepper Pot), Damage Boost (Via Birdie Time. Can also perform enhanced versions of his Special Attacks), possibly Dimensional Storage (Carries an impossibly large doughnut in his pocket, but it is likely only a gag), limited Resistance to Precognition (Reading the future of fighters such as him is difficult, because Street Fighter V - Menat's Versus Mode Quotes (Vs. Alex) against it) and Heat (Can withstand having burning hot chains around his forearms during Birdie Time)
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Attack Potency: Unknown (Sickness Street Fighter Alpha 2 - Birdie's Win Quotes his performances and it is unknown how well he has fared in the tournament) | Small Building level (His strength was recognizedStreet Fighter Alpha 2 - Birdie's Arcade Mode by M. Bison, who then offered himStreet Fighter V - Birdie's Arcade Mode (Street Fighter Alpha Path) a position in Shadaloo; He did to Adon, who destroyed the head of a giant Buddha statue) | Small Building level (Struggles to even just fend offStreet Fighter V - Birdie's Story Mode characters such as F.A.N.G and Chun-Li, with whom he used to be on the same level in the past, most likely because of his current physical shape. Nonetheless, he can fight equallyStreet Fighter V - Ibuki's Story Mode with Ibuki and defeat Dolls such as Aprile andStreet Fighter V - A Shadow Falls Fevrier. Karin considers him a valid sparring partner, although he can't compete with her when she gets seriousStreet Fighter V - Karin's Story Mode)
Speed: Unknown | Subsonic travel speed, with Supersonic+ reaction and combat speed (Comparable to other Shadaloo executives) | Subsonic travel speed, with Supersonic+ reaction and combat speed (Slower than before, but still capable of fighting on par with Ibuki and keep up with the likes of Chun-Li. Managed to run away from F.A.N.G. and other Shadaloo troops)
Lifting Strength: Unknown | Class 50 (Stated to have an immense strength, which he used to hook up a train wagon with his chains and throw it into the air) | Superhuman to Class 1 or Class 5 (Weaker than before but to an unknown degree, should be somewhat comparable to other characters in his league and is still depicted as powerhouse from time to time.)
Striking Strength: Unknown | Small Building level | Small Building level
Durability: Unknown | Small Building level (Comparable to other Shadaloo executives) | Small Building level (Comparable to Ibuki and Dolls such as Aprile and Fevrier)
Stamina: Unknown | Athletic (Physically fit and able to engage comparable opponents in serious bouts) | At least Athletic, possibly higher (Feels hunger very quickly, but could still escape from a Shadaloo HQ on foot, eventually reaching the Kanzuki Estate after an unknown time period and despite having had to fight F.A.N.G and Chun-Li while on the run. May have completed the Kanzuki-ryu "one hundred man kumite". Assists Karin in her daily training, which is Street Fighter V - Karin's Versus Mode Quotes (Vs. Birdie), although it is unknown if he can go through all of them)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with chains, Several Meters with equipment
Standard Equipment:
*Street Fighter: None notable
*Street Fighter Alpha: Chains, a knife-shaped comb
*Street Fighter V: Chains, Comb, Doughnuts, Bananas, Cans of Soda, Bubble Gum, Chili Pepper, Boogers
Intelligence: Average, Above Average in combat (Not very cunning and impulsive at times. Is fairly skilled in criminal activities and knew that Shadaloo was just using him. Has masterful control over his chains, which are used for many complex techniques. Stated to be a great fighter and his style is mostly self-made. Karin considers him a good training partner. Has proven his worth against formidable opponents, including more than ten trained assassins sent after him)
Weaknesses: Hindered by sickness to an unknown degree | Shows many openingsAll About Street Fighter ZERO 3 and has many unnecessary movements | Likely the same as in SFA. Gets hungry very fast and is often led astrayShadaloo C.R.I. - Character Guide 014: Birdy by his appetite
Notable Attacks and Techniques:
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Birdie is a full-fledged brawler, utilizing with a violence-based style developed in years of street fighting and numerous scuffles, with some traits inherited from his past as a pro wrestler. He is particularly fond of headbutts, and his main tactic is to hit hard and fast before the opponent figures out his weaknesses.
Birdie uses his chains in many ways, such as ensnaring people and objects with them, or defend from enemy attacks. These chains are bulletproof and can even block gunfire.
Despite his flaws, Birdie has shown from time to time the ability to hold his own against expert fighters, and his skill has somewhat being praised by Karin. When the Shadaloo assassins (the Dolls) tried to murder him, he disarmed one of them pointing a gun at his temple the moment she was pulling the trigger, and quickly disposed of other ten, showing a certain ingenuity in using the environment to his advantage.
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BirdiePunches.gif|Punches
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BirdieLowPunches.gif|Crouching Punches
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BirdieJumpingPunches.gif|Jumping Punches
BirdieJumpingKicks.gif|Jumping Kicks
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