Ono

**Ono** is one of Kion's friends, a former member of the Lion Guard, and a current member of the Night Pride . His specialties are his keen eyesight and his intelligence. He is a major character in *The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar* and *The Lion Guard*.

After losing his sight during the final battle against Scar, Ono passes on the role of the Keenest of Sight to Anga. However, in honor of his intellect as well as wanting to keep him part of the group, Kion creates the new role of the Smartest for Ono. At the Tree of Life, Ono is healed by Queen Janna; though his eyesight never regains its former strength, Ono comes to accept his place as the Smartest.

## Personality

Ono is described as an intellectual and brainy egret. He has been shown to be very alert, warning his flock of Kion and Bunga's impending presence. He is often in the sky, seeking out specific targets, such as Kiara amidst the gazelle stampede and Mzingo in the sky. He never hesitates to take to the air and seek out animals in help, and will sometimes act even before Kion asks him to. Ono is loyal to Kion and rarely questions his leader. Ono likes to feel like a valued member of the Guard, and is very insistent that he will always be the keenest of sight, though he originally showed doubt before the Lion Guard battled hyenas. He does his best to prove himself, and cares deeply for his friends.

Though he has a distaste for violence, Ono is a fierce fighter and will bravely take on adversaries. He usually helps out by scouting out animals in need of help during a fight, or warning his friends of incoming enemies. He has taken on vultures multiple times, probably because he is the only member of the Guard that can fly. He doesn't need to hear anything more than his name to take wing and scout something out.

Ono is the pessimistic and realistic member of the Guard. He sees things as they are, and is not reluctant to voice his observations. He is extremely logical and sees no need to sugarcoat any facts. However, he has made attempts to be encouraging before, but without good results. Ono is a very clean animal. He is frequently seen washing himself, and becomes agitated or worried at any potential dirt or mess that might fall upon him. Ono also prefers that others keep themselves clean, and bad smells, such as Bunga's odor, disgust him. Ono is also very blunt and straightforward, and is unafraid to show his annoyance to other animals. He has a wry sense of humor, which he displays rather frequently. Rarely, he will even tease his friends. Whilst he is happy to impart his knowledge with others, he is also easily irritated by those who choose to mock him or his suggestions. Ono is quite well-informed in regards to the animals of the Serengeti, and he often states facts out loud for the benefit of his friends. Ono is very respectful to royalty and is noted to be punctual. A determined bird, Ono won't stop until he finds a solution.

According to Bunga, Ono is flamboyant. He also has a fear of bats. He is prideful of his crest feathers.

## Trivia

* Ono meets Thomas, Twilight Sparkle, The Wild Kratts and their friends in *Thomas and Twilight Sparkle's Adventures of The Lion Guard: Return of The Roar.*
* Ono, along with Kion, Bunga, Fuli and Beshte guest star in Thomas and Twilight Sparkle's Adventures Series.
* Ono gets along very well with Chris and Martin Kratt since they know a lot about creature facts despite the duo's silliness.

## Gallery

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