As an expert in the field of video game lore and character development, I can provide an informed perspective on the relationship between Birdo and Yoshi.

Birdo is a character that first appeared in the game "Yoshi's Island" for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). While Birdo shares some characteristics with Yoshi, such as the ability to swallow enemies and spit them out as projectiles, Birdo is not a Yoshi. Birdo is actually depicted as a penguin-like creature with a distinctive pink color and a bow on its head. The character is also referred to by various names, including "Kathleen" in some games, which suggests a gender identity that is different from the typical Yoshi characters.

In the "Super Mario" series, Birdo is often portrayed as a mischievous character rather than a villain, and it has been a playable character in some spin-off games. The character's species is sometimes referred to as "Kamite," which is distinct from the "Yoshi" species.

To summarize, while Birdo has some similarities with Yoshi, it is not a member of the Yoshi species but rather a unique character with its own distinct identity.

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Starting with Mario Tennis, Nintendo eventually simply refers to Birdo as female, depicting Birdo and Yoshi as girlfriend and boyfriend. However, several games still make mention of her male body, such as Captain Rainbow, or refer to the gender confusion without assigning one, such as in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.read more >>