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| - The males of this species are able to fly, but the females remain underground.
- Shearwigs (トビンコ) are enemies found in all three Pikmin games. The females of this species aren't seen, as according to Olimar's notes, they spend their entire life underground, somewhat similar to cicadas. They also do not possess the male's wings. The males have a dark green shell, sporting simple bug-like wings and large, sickle-shaped mandibles. They are more aggressive than Male Sheargrubs, and take leave of the ground to hover up high after having lost at least half of their health to allow it to steadily return. While up in the air, these creatures are still within the reach of a Pikmin throw, of which just one accurate button-press is enough to kill them.
- A Shearwig are among the weakest enemies in the Pikmin series, though notably stronger in Pikmin. They burrow under the ground like other Mandiblards, emerging only when Pikmin are near. They are also able to fly if in danger, which replenishes health, and they take damage steadily in water. Bridges are eaten by Shearwigs (as well as Sheargrubs, both male and female, and Cloaking Burrow-nits) on days after they have been built in some places.
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