Bronto Burt, originally namedBront Burt,[1] is a round flying creature who is one of the most prevalentenemies in theKirby series, having first appeared inKirby's Dream Land and since showing up in over 30 subsequentKirby games. Throughout his appearances, his behavior has stayed relatively unchanged: he flies through the air in various patterns and attacksKirby by collision. Some Bronto Burts fly in a set wavy pattern, others follow Kirby, and still others appear by diving and looping before flying in a set pattern. Bronto Burt is often found in sky-themed levels, but he can occur anywhere outside ofwater.
Bronto Burt can typically be described as being small and round with two pairs of semi-transparent, insect-like wings, tiny yellow or orange feet, large eyes with long eyebrows, and a small mouth. In later appearances, he has blush marks similar to Kirby's. Bronto Burt is described in hisSuper Smash Bros. Brawltrophy as "A bird that looks a lot like Kirby...", but this designation of "bird" is not corroborated within theKirby series itself. Also according to this trophy, he does not serveKing Dedede, and he divebombs from time to time, hurting Kirby only because he is in the way. Bronto Burt also has color variants, as seen inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land andKirby and the Rainbow Curse, although they are typically only aesthetic. These color variants are not as common as the pink variation.
Bronto Burts flying through the air inKirby's Dream Land.
InKirby's Dream Land, Bronto Burt (known in this game as "Bront Burt") makes his debut appearance alongside Kirby and many of his classic adversaries. In this game, Bronto Burt is a relatively common airborne enemy. His attack pattern involves flying through the air, falling and looping, following Kirby, or jumping followed by flying straight. As with other enemies in this game, he can be defeated in one hit or by getting inhaled, and is worth 400 points when defeated via aStar Bullet or item.
In the Normal mode ofKirby's Dream Land, Bronto Burt may be found in every stage except forMt. Dedede.Koozer replaces Bronto Burt in the Extra Game.
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
Bronto Burt reappears inKirby's Adventure and itsremake. He behaves very similarly to how he did in his previous appearance, and is also a relatively common sight in stages.
Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages:
Bronto Burt locations inKirby's Adventure andKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
InKirby's Pinball Land, Bronto Burt appears in theKracko Land stage. He can occasionally be made to appear and fly across the board after bumping intoCloudy. Bumping into Bronto Burt defeats him and is worth 3600 points.
Bronto Burt carrying Kirby back onto the board inKirby's Dream Course.
InKirby's Dream Course, Bronto Burt does not appear as a regular enemy. Instead, he has the role of returning Kirby orKeeby to the course if they overshoot and goout of bounds, carrying them to the place they were before making the erring shot. This role is similar to the one thatAngie performs inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn.
During night-time (triggered by theNight Switch),Flapper performs this role instead.
A full time bully who needs to be taught a lesson or two. Luckily, he is not a good Avalanche player.
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— Kirby's Avalanche Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 21
Bronto Burt appears as Kirby's second rival in the easy mode ofKirby's Avalanche, afterWaddle Dee in the main game. This is also the only place where he can be fought. Notably, this is the only time in the series when Bronto Burt has dialogue. HisPuyo Puyo equivalent is Nasu Grave.
Bronto Burt makes another appearance inKirby's Dream Land 2. He behaves in the same manner as other main-series appearances. He rewards 200 points when he is defeated.
InKirby's Dream Land 2, Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages:
A Bronto Burt trying to get at Kirby while he's inside acannon inKirby Super Star.
Bronto Burt appears again inKirby Super Star and itsremake as a common airborne enemy. He has low HP compared to most enemies in the game, which makes him easier to defeat, and is worth 300 points when defeated. He appears in all main game modes except forGourmet Race andRevenge of the King (the latter of which replaces him withKoozer). InKirby Super Star Ultra, Bronto Burt is also represented in bothKirby on the Draw and inKirby Card Swipe.
Bronto Burt can be found in the following places inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra:
Bronto Burt locations inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra
Bronto Burt reappears as a common enemy inKirby's Dream Land 3, acting the same as he did in past games. In later stages, drawings of Bronto Burt appear on certain walls, along with drawings ofWaddle Dees andBouncies. The Bronto Burt drawings can become sentient to attack Kirby, acting like the genuine article once they come to life.
InKirby's Dream Land 3, Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby preparing to attack a Bronto Burt inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Bronto Burt makes another appearance inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. In this game, he retains his usual attacks, but he can also charge atKirby from the background of the stage. He is among the most basic and ubiquitous foes inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, appearing on every star except forDark Star (where onlyN-Zs exist as common enemies). Lifting a Bronto Burt after inhaling him will make him flap his wings, propelling Kirby into the air for a short while.Adeleine also draws Bronto Burts in her boss fight.
In this game, Bronto Burt differs slightly from his usual appearance, having one pair of wings, much thicker eyebrows, darker pupils, and no mouth.
Kirby flying nearby a Bronto Burt inKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble.
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These meanies patrol the skies relentlessly, but some well-aimed Air Blasts will have them seeing stars!
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— Description fromKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble North American instruction booklet
Bronto Burt appears inKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble as an airborne enemy. He can be taken out usingAir Bullets, but otherwise should be avoided. Bronto Burt can sometimes be seen towing certain items, includingstar pieces andballoons.
InKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages:
Bronto Burt appears as a generic enemy that Kirby can defeat inKirby Air Ride. When he spots Kirby, he tends to attempt to follow his movements while staring at him.
InKirby Air Ride, Bronto Burt can be found in the following places:
Kirby leaping over a Bronto Burt inKirby & The Amazing Mirror.
Bronto Burt appears inKirby & The Amazing Mirror in a similar style as fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Nothing significant about him is changed between these two games.
InKirby & The Amazing Mirror, Bronto Burt can be found in the following rooms:
Bronto Burt locations inKirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby being defeated by Bronto Burts inKirby: Canvas Curse.
Bronto Burt reappears inKirby: Canvas Curse once more as a basic enemy. In this game, as with most enemies, Bronto Burt can be stunned using theMagical Paintbrush for Kirby to defeat him. He is fairly common throughout the main levels and stages, and can sometimes be quite a nuisance, pursuing Kirby through walls at great distances.
InKirby: Canvas Curse, Bronto Burt appears in the following locations:
Bronto Burt appears again inKirby: Squeak Squad, with the same look and behavior as inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land andKirby & The Amazing Mirror. When possessed byGhost Kirby, Bronto Burt can be made to fly around, but can only attack by collision, which hurts him in the process.
Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages inKirby: Squeak Squad:
Burt is a powerhouse. He can carry quite a load even while flying!
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— Patch Plaza description of "Burt" inKirby's Epic Yarn
The Yarn form of Bronto Burt appears many times inKirby's Epic Yarn and itsenhanced port. In these games, in addition to standard Bronto Burts, some Bronto Burts carry bombs or evenSpear Waddle Dees and drop these on Kirby orPrince Fluff. They often appear in theTankbot sections. Bronto Burt is also represented as a piece offurniture depicting him in plushie form, worth 2000beads from theFurniture Shop. Another furniture piece - the Totem Pole found inSecret Island - also depicts Bronto Burt, though this time paired with Waddle Dee andWaddle Doo.
Bronto Burt is not featured as an enemy in the main game ofKirby Mass Attack, but he does appear in two sub-games:Strato Patrol EOS andKirby Brawlball. In Strato Patrol EOS, he appears as a generic enemy that can spit acoconut at the Kirbys, though he can be defeated quickly. In Kirby Brawlball, he cameos as one of the enemies sucked intoMarx'sBlack Hole attack.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
A Halcanto Burt.
Bronto Burt makes a return inKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake,Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. He functions largely the same as in the previous games. However, there exists a hardier version residing inHalcandra which has a robed appearance similar toMagolor along with blockier wings. This variation is namedHalcanto Burt[Japanese title]. InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Bronto Burt reprises his appearance as a target inKirby on the Draw.
InKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages (this also includes its Halcandran variant):
Bronto Burt locations inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Bronto Burt returns inKirby: Triple Deluxe, where he takes more advantage of the foreground/background mechanic than most other enemies. He is often seen hiding in foliage or other obstructions in the background, where he will then attempt to charge Kirby, much like he did inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. There are also insectoid (more than usual) variants found in theRoyal Road level calledSectra Burt[Japanese title], which presumably serveQueen Sectonia.
Bronto Burt is also featured on twokeychains, depicting hissprites fromKirby's Dream Land andKirby Super Star. He also appears as an enemy in the sub-gameDedede's Drum Dash.
InKirby: Triple Deluxe Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages (includes the Sectra variant):
InKirby Fighters Deluxe and its sequelKirby Fighters 2, Bronto Burt is one of the enemies that can appear (in his original 8-bit form) on theButter BuildingBattle Stage. Here, three of them can be seen flying in a wavy pattern across the stage, and will deal 12 damage to any fighters they come into contact with. They can be defeated easily by most attacks.
Bronto Burt makes an appearance inDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe as hazards on the various courses for King Dedede to avoid. He typically can be seen hovering in place, though some may incorporate a patrol path into their movements. Two Bronto Burts can also be seen carrying the Blindfold Banner used to obscure parts of the stages.
Kirby being ambushed by lots of blue Bronto Burts inKirby and the Rainbow Curse.
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Red Bronto Burts are perfectly happy just flapping in place, but the blue ones will almost always swarm Kirby if they get a chance. Don't give them that chance!
Bronto Burt returns inKirby and the Rainbow Curse. This time, there are two different varieties, distinguished by color. The familiar magenta ones fly in set patterns or hold in place while the new blue ones will doggedly pursue Kirby until he or they are defeated. In addition, there is a big blue Bronto Burt that can be encountered in some stages that takes seven Touch Dashes to defeat.
Bronto Burt provides 100 points and 3Point Stars when defeated. The Big Bronto Burt awards 500 points and 10 Point Stars.
InKirby and the Rainbow Curse, Bronto Burt appears in the following locations:
Bronto Burt locations inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
InKirby: Planet Robobot, Bronto Burt appears nearly exactly as he did inKirby: Triple Deluxe, with the exception that he now possesses a purely cosmetic cybernetic eyepiece. Some Bronto Burts also carry bombs, and Kirby can swallow these bombs for theBomb ability, though inhaling the Bronto Burt itself still provides no ability.
Bronto Burt also appears (with his normal look) in the sub-gameKirby 3D Rumble.
InKirby: Planet Robobot Bronto Burt can be found in the following levels and stages:
Bronto Burt (and his Sectra equivalent) can be found inKirby's Blowout Blast as one of the common enemies that Kirby will need to contend with. He typically tries to fly slowly toward Kirby, and is worth a base score of 100 points when defeated.
Bronto Burt appears in the intro forDedede's Cake Royale, and is one of the few standard enemies that Kirby can attack inKirby Battle Royale. He does not pose much of a threat, and is only really there to let Kirby practice his swordsmanship on the way to the tournament.
InSlam Hockey, a Bronto Burt serves as the referee, and carries contestants knocked out of the arena back in, similar to his role inKirby's Dream Course.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]
A Bronto Burt inKirby and the Forgotten Land.
Bronto Burt makes an appearance as an enemy inKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition. He typically attacks by homing in on Kirby when he sees him or instead moves in set patterns. Bronto Burt also has a two starfigure, but it does not have a description. InStar-Crossed World,Crystal Bronto Burts appear alongside their regular counterparts.
InKirby and the Forgotten Land and Star-Crossed World, Bronto Burt can be found in the following stages:
Bronto Burt locations inKirby and the Forgotten Land
Bronto Burt reappears as a common enemy inKirby's Dream Buffet, here slightly redesigned to resemble a sugar-coated gummy treat. He serves as an obstacle on racing tracks, and can be seen carryingstrawberries in the Minigame mode. A few Bronto Burts can be found in hard-to-reach spots in theFree Rolling course.
Bronto Burt also appears on twoCharacter Treats, one using hissprite fromKirby's Dream Land and the other using his artwork fromKirby: Planet Robobot.
In the originalSuper Smash Bros., Bronto Burt can occasionally appear fluttering in the background on theDream Land stage. He has no bearing on the actual gameplay, however. This Bronto Burt would reappear alongside each of the stage's re-inclusions in subsequent games in the series.
A bird that looks a lot like Kirby. Bronto Burt has clear wings that he uses to busily flutter around the skies of Dream Land. He will pull off sudden dive bombs on occasion, and although he has no ill will toward Kirby, Bronto Burt will sometimes collide with the pink hero if he gets in the way. You should be especially careful of these collisions.
A bird that looks a lot like Kirby. Bronto Burt has clear wings that he uses to busily flutter around the skies of Dream Land. He will puff off sudden divebombs on occasion, and although he has no ill will toward Kirby, Bronto Burt will sometimes collide with the pink hero if he gets in the way. You should be especially careful of these collisions.
Bronto Burt appears as an enemy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'sSmash Run mode. Here, he behaves much like he does in theKirby series, flying through the air and occasionally divebombing fighters, dealing moderate damage if the two collide. Bronto Burt also appears as a trophy in this game.
Bronto Burt's trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
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American English description
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These pink, winged enemies come from the Kirby series. In Smash Run, there are three different types floating around: one that flees when a fighter approaches, one that flies sideways, and one that chases fighters. Their spinning attack is weak, but it can cause knock-back if it lands repeatedly.
These pink, winged enemies are all over the place in the Kirby series. In Smash Run, there are three different types of Bronto Burt, including one that relentlessly chases after you. Their spinning attack might not deal much damage, but there's a danger you could get launched if it hits repeatedly, so be careful!
Bronto Burt appears as a Novice-level supportSpirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, granting the equipping fighter 'Floaty Jumps', which causes them to fall slower in the air.
This spirit can be obtained inWorld of Light, in a battle that involves fourPits who favor their side-special move on the Dream Land (64) stage.
Bronto Burt is one of many inhabitants ofDream Land. Early in the story, whenWaddle Dee is searching forChef Kawasaki, Bronto Burt flies in to tell him that the chef is now working forMrs. Parfaitski. The two are disappointed at this. Bronto Burt remarks that he also was a big fan of Kawasaki's cooking, and then leaves. He is not seen again after this.
Bronto Burt also appears inKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. He sees Kirby and Waddle Dee build the furniture for the new café. Since he sees Waddle Dee helping, he thinks that the café wasKing Dedede's idea, which angersWhispy Woods. Bronto Burt flies away, spreading the rumor about the new café. Bronto Burt appears again, telling the news about the Dedede Café, how a lot of residents were turned into its staff and how terrible its menu is. Bronto Burt laughs about Kirby's ideas for dishes, but notices that Whispy Woods doesn't answer.
Though Bronto Burt is primarily known for flying around, there are a few rare instances throughout the series in which he is depicted walking. Some examples include certain Bronto Burts inKirby Super Star and its remake, or when they are dropped out ofWhispy Woods's canopy inKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake.
From "bronto-", a prefix that originates from "βροντή" (brontē, "thunder" in Ancient Greek) and may refer to their aerial nature, and the English name "Burt", which sounds similar to "bird"
Traditional Chinese
飛翅球球 Fēi chì qiú qiú
Flying wing ball
Simplified Chinese
飞翅球球 Fēi chì qiú qiú
Dutch
Bronto Burt
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French
Buzzy Brut
From "buzz" (referring to their insect-like wings) and a corruption of "brute"
InKirby's Dream Land, Bronto Burt (known in this game as "Bront Burt") makes his debut appearance alongside Kirby and many of his classic adversaries. In this game, Bronto Burt is a relatively common airborne enemy. His attack pattern involves flying through the air, falling and looping, following Kirby, or jumping followed by flying straight. As with other enemies in this game, he can be defeated in one hit or by getting inhaled, and is worth 400 points when defeated via aStar Bullet or item.
Bronto Burt reappears inKirby's Adventure and itsremake. He behaves very similarly to how he did in his previous appearance, and is also a relatively common sight in stages.
InKirby's Dream Course, Bronto Burt does not appear as a regular enemy. Instead, he has the role of returning Kirby orKeeby to the course if they overshoot and goout of bounds, carrying them to the place they were before making the erring shot. This role is similar to the one thatAngie performs inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn.
Bronto Burt makes another appearance inKirby's Dream Land 2. He behaves in the same manner as other main-series appearances. He rewards 200 points when he is defeated.
Bronto Burt is a common enemy inKirby's Block Ball. It is worth 300 points when defeated and usually drops afood item.
Bronto Burt appears again inKirby Super Star and itsremake as a common airborne enemy. He has low HP compared to most enemies in the game, which makes him easier to defeat, and is worth 300 points when defeated. He appears in all main game modes except forGourmet Race andRevenge of the King (the latter of which replaces him withKoozer). InKirby Super Star Ultra, Bronto Burt is also represented in bothKirby on the Draw and inKirby Card Swipe.
Bronto Burt reappears as a common enemy inKirby's Dream Land 3, acting the same as he did in past games. In later stages, drawings of Bronto Burt appear on certain walls, along with drawings ofWaddle Dees andBouncies. The Bronto Burt drawings can become sentient to attack Kirby, acting like the genuine article once they come to life.
Bronto Burt makes another appearance inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. In this game, he retains his usual attacks, but he can also charge atKirby from the background of the stage. He is among the most basic and ubiquitous foes inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, appearing on every star except forDark Star (where onlyN-Zs exist as common enemies). Lifting a Bronto Burt after inhaling him will make him flap his wings, propelling Kirby into the air for a short while.Adeleine also draws Bronto Burts in her boss fight.
Bronto Burt appears inKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble as an airborne enemy. He can be taken out usingAir Bullets, but otherwise should be avoided. Bronto Burt can sometimes be seen towing certain items, includingstar pieces andballoons.
Bronto Burt reappears inKirby: Canvas Curse once more as a basic enemy. In this game, as with most enemies, Bronto Burt can be stunned using theMagical Paintbrush for Kirby to defeat him. He is fairly common throughout the main levels and stages, and can sometimes be quite a nuisance, pursuing Kirby through walls at great distances.
Bronto Burt is not featured as an enemy in the main game ofKirby Mass Attack, but he does appear in two sub-games:Strato Patrol EOS andKirby Brawlball. In Strato Patrol EOS, he appears as a generic enemy that can spit acoconut at the Kirbys, though he can be defeated quickly. In Kirby Brawlball, he cameos as one of the enemies sucked intoMarx'sBlack Hole attack.
Artwork fromKirby's Dream Land
Artwork fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby on the Draw sprite fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Model fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
Figurine fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Artwork fromKirby: Planet Robobot
Artwork from theKirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert
Plushie from "Roly-Poly Friends" merchandise series
