Doduo (Japanese: ドードー Dodo) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Dodrio starting at level 31.
Biology
Doduo is a two-headed, bipedal avian Pokémon. Each head has a long sharp beak and two beady black eyes. It has a bristly, down-like covering of brown feathers on its body and both heads. A male has black flexible necks, whereas a female has brown necks; both genders have brown legs. Each foot has four digits ending in a sharp claw. Both heads have an identical brain. However, it is believed that on occasion they may possess different brains. It is also theorized that the two heads communicate with some form of telepathy for coordination. Even when sleeping or nourishing itself with food and water, one head is always awake and alert and keeps a keen eye out for enemies.
Due to its almost non-existent wings, it cannot fly very well. However, it has developed legs that make it a powerful runner. Reaching speeds of 60 mph (96.5 km/h), it energetically strides across the plains leaving large 4 inch (10.6 centimeter) deep foot prints behind it. By raising and lowering its two heads, it is better able to maintain balance while running. Doduo lives in wide open plains, grasslands, and savannahs.
In the anime
Major appearances
Doduo debuted in a cameo at Professor Oak's laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, under the ownership of Gary Oak. It eventually evolved into a Dodrio.
A Doduo appeared in Bad to the Bone, under the ownership of Otoshi. He used it in an attempt to fight off Team Rocket, but he was failing miserably after Doduo's two heads started attacking each other. Eventually, Otoshi was forced to recall it.
Minor appearances
A Doduo appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Doduo appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, as part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".
A Doduo appeared in The Power of One.
A Doduo appeared in Tricks of the Trade as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
A Doduo appeared in Throwing in the Noctowl as one of the Pokémon seen living at Wings Alexander's barn.
A Doduo appeared in a flashback in Poetry Commotion!.
A Doduo appeared in A Double Dilemma as a resident of North Petalburg.
Multiple Doduo appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Doduo was seen in the greenhouse in Sweet Baby James, where it was being looked after by Nanny and Pop-Pop.
A Doduo appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.
A Coordinator's Doduo appeared in Once More With Reeling!, where it was seen participating in the Terracotta Contest.
A Doduo appeared in The Champ Twins!.
A Doduo appeared in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, where it was seen participating in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest as a Dodrio.
Two Doduo appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2.
A Doduo briefly appeared in An Old Family Blend!, under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Doduo appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Doduo appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!. It reappeared during a flashback in Till We Compete Again!.
A Doduo appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.
A Doduo appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.
A Doduo appeared in BWS02.
A Doduo appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
Two Doduo appeared in A Race for Home!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at Baa de Mer Ranch.
Mutltiple Doduo appeared in Mega Evolution Special III, including some belonging to Trainers.
A Trainer's Doduo appeared in Forming a More Perfect Union!.
A Doduo appeared in The Power of Us. Callahan ended up riding on one as he tried to get to Toren's presentation.
A Trainer's Doduo appeared in SM146.
Multiple Doduo will appear during a flashback in SS001.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP065
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Doduo
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Ash's Pokédex
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Doduo, the Twin Bird Pokémon. It runs faster than it can fly.
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EP073
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Doduo
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Ash's Pokédex
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Doduo, a Twin Bird Pokémon. Once its heads begin to fight each other, Doduo becomes incapacitated.
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In the manga
A Doduo hatching from its
Egg in Pokémon Adventures
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Doduo appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
A Doduo appeared in Panic at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Dody
In Sigh for Psyduck, Mr. Fuji is revealed to have had a Doduo that passed away due to old age, but could not be properly buried due to the unidentified ghost that haunted the Pokémon Tower. After Red and Blue succeeded in defeating it and Koga, it was finally able to rest in peace.
A Doduo appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
Prior to her appearance in Do do that Doduo, Yellow was given a Doduo that eventually evolved in The Might of... Metapod?!. The person who gave her Doduo was revealed in Tyranitar War to be her uncle, Fisherman Wilton.
A Doduo appeared with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Doduo appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Doduo appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Blue has two Doduo which he used as a method of flight transportation to lift up him and his Blastoise in Getting The Flying Machine!!.
A Doduo is seen with Green during the baseball match that took place in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.
Giovanni has a Doduo as seen in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Shigeru has a Doduo, which he caught in the Safari Zone.
In the TCG
- Main article: Doduo (TCG)
In the TFG
One Doduo figure has been released.
Other appearances
A Doduo appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #084
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Red(ENG)
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A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its short wings make flying difficult. Instead, this Pokémon runs at high speed on developed legs.
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Stadium
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A Pokémon with two heads. More skilled at running than flying, it is capable of racing at speeds over 60 mph.
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Generation II
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Johto #199
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Gold
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By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.
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Silver
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It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep.
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Crystal
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It lives on a grassy plain where it can see a long way. If it sees an enemy, it runs away at 60 mph.
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Stadium 2
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By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #092
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Kanto #084
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Ruby
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Doduo's two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps.
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Sapphire
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Doduo's two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains.
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Emerald
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Even while eating or sleeping, one of the heads remains always vigilant for any sign of danger. When threatened, it flees at over 60 miles per hour.
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FireRed
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A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour.
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LeafGreen
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A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #204
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Diamond
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The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with telepathic power.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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By alternately raising and lowering its two heads, it balances itself to be more stable while running.
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SoulSilver
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It races through grassy plains with powerful strides, leaving footprints up to four inches deep.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
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White
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Black 2
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The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #094
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Hoenn #095
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X
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A two-headed Pokémon that was discovered as a sudden mutation. It runs at a pace of over 60 miles per hour.
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Y
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The brains in its two heads appear to communicate emotions to each other with a telepathic power.
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Omega Ruby
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Doduo's two heads never sleep at the same time. Its two heads take turns sleeping, so one head can always keep watch for enemies while the other one sleeps.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Doduo's two heads contain completely identical brains. A scientific study reported that on rare occasions, there will be examples of this Pokémon possessing different sets of brains.
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 310
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Doduo in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Doduo in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Doduo can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Doduo cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Doduo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Doduo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-041
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Doduo can run at an incredible speed on its sturdy and stable legs.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Doduo was originally known as "Dodo", its Japanese name.
- Before Generation IV, the necks of normal Doduo were black (which became the male neck color), while its evolution's necks were beige (which became the female neck color).
- According to its Pokédex entries, Doduo can run at 60 mph (100 km/h), while Dodrio can only run at nearly 40 mph (60 km/h). However, Dodrio's base Speed stat is higher.
- Despite its non-existent wings, Doduo and its evolution are capable of learning Steel Wing and Fly.
- Doduo and Dodrio are the only Flying-type Pokémon to consist only of a head and legs.
Origin
Despite its name, Doduo seems like it has more in common with ostriches than dodos. It also seems to show some similarities to the moa, an extinct flightless bird indigenous to New Zealand; and the emu, another flightless bird. Doduo also resembles the kiwi in some ways as well.
Name origin
Doduo is a combination of dodo (an extinct, flightless bird) and duo (a pair).
Dodo is literally dodo.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドードー Dodo
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From dodo
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French
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Doduo
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Doduo
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Same as English name
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German
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Dodu
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From Dodo and Duo
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Italian
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Doduo
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Same as English name
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Korean
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두두 Dudu
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From dodo and 두 du
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Mandarin Chinese
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嘟嘟 Dūdū
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. 嘟嘟鳥 Dūdū-niǎo is also a name for the dodo bird
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Cantonese Chinese
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多多 Dōdō
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. Literally "Many"
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More languages
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Hindi
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दोदुओ Doduo
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Додуо Doduo
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โดโด้ Dodo
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Same as Japanese name
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