"The Cucky is a creature in the Sonic the Hedgehog series which first appeared in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. They are a race of chicken Animals that live all over Sonic's world in various regions, and are close friends of Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies. The Cuckies are constantly hunted by Dr. Eggman who seeks to use them as energy sources for his various Badniks and often imprisons them in Capsules for later use.

Like actual animals, the Cuckies can only speak in a language consisting of clucks and cowling. Although recognized as animal life, Cuckies are remarkably intelligent and sociable, being capable of understanding normal language and establishing their own Animal communities. All Cuckies are generally good-hearted, helpful, friendly and playful, but their small stature leaves them rather defenseless on their own. They also have great respect and appreciation for nature, choosing to live in complete harmony with it." -- Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki



Debut: "Sonic the Hedgehog [​16-bit]" (1991)