the tocky bird

Nipponia Nippon - The Bird Toki (朱鷺)

The Japanese Crested Ibis, known scientifically as Nipponia Nippon, is a member of the Threskiornithidae family. Historically common throughout East Asia, it has faced dramatic population declines due to habitat destruction and pollution.

In Japan, where the bird is culturally revered, conservation and reintroduction efforts have begun to bear fruit. The diet of the Toki consists predominantly of fish, frogs, and small creatures. With its striking white and pink plumage and gracefully curved bill, the N. Nippon is an emblematic figure.

In a creative twist linking to the Tocky concept, the Tocky Nipponia Nippon is envisioned as a fantastical creature adorned in hues of blue and red, reminiscent of the transitions seen in the Fluorescent Timer protein used in the Tocky technology.