South Bird

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The South Bird is a type of bird found in Jaya and Skypiea. These strange looking birds have an odd habit of always pointing their head south, no matter where they are (much to the amusement of Luffy). In fact, they find it most uncomfortable to point in any other direction. Because of this, they were used in ancient times to navigate. They have a very strange call (jyooooooh) that can control bugs. There are other varieties of birds whose heads point a particular direction and they are closely related enough for a south bird to mate with a north bird and produce eastern and western birds as a result.

On Jaya the Straw Hats needed a south bird to find their way to the Knock-Up Stream. Montblanc Cricket told them they needed a south bird to act like a compass so they could navigate to the Knock-Up Stream. Nico Robin eventually caught the bird and held him for the trip to Skypiea, using her Devil Fruit power. The south bird escaped once the crew made it to Skypiea. In a comedic twist, the south bird came back to the Going Merry. Chopper translated for the bird, stating that he did not want to stay at Skypiea. After Chapter 302, the south bird is not seen again until after the timeskip in a chapter cover.

In the anime, the south bird's role was somewhat extended to play another comedic role as he annoys Vice Admiral Jonathan in the G-8 Arc. The south bird was again unseen after that. This variety first appeared in Chapter 230 and Episode 149.

The south birds on Skypiea are much larger then those found on Jaya and seemingly much friendlier. Chopper, Gan Fall, and Pierre were saved from drowning by them after their encounter with Shura. Chopper learns from them that Gan Fall was the previous God of Skypiea. Later, one saved Zoro's life only so it could steal his lunch. It also laughed at Zoro for getting lost (prompting Zoro to throw his backpack at it).

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