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{{Quote|We look different... but inside... we have the same 'heart' you do...<ref>{{cite manga|We look different... but inside... we have the same 'heart' you do...|Old Bird|1|1|11}}</ref>|[[Old Bird]]}}
[[File:Chozo zm Screenshot 1.png|thumb|left|A Chozo as depicted in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]]'']]
[[File:Chozo zm Screenshot 1.png|thumb|left|A Chozo as depicted in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]]'']]
The '''Chozo''' are a race of highly intelligent, bird-like extraterrestrials. The [[Chozo Lore|lore]] left behind by the Chozo colony on [[Tallon IV]] states that the Chozo were unsure of their exact origins.<ref name=beginnings>{{cite|The history of the Chozo stretches back into ancient times, so far into the fog of the past that we know not where our ancestors came from. One thing is clear, however: the Chozo who colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology. They chose to live in harmony with nature, guided by the providence of the universe. As this city grows, we plan to honor them with written tributes, carvings etched in stone to remind us always of their legacy.|[[Chozo Lore]]|[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]}}</ref> At its peak, their civilization stretched to many planets. The Chozo are responsible for raising [[Samus Aran]], the protagonist of the ''Metroid'' series, after the death of her parents and the entire [[K-2L]] colony. Their history and fate are an overall mystery, although many mentions and evidence of their existence are present throughout the entire ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. It is unknown whether members of their race still survive, as they have never made a direct appearance in any of the games.
The '''Chozo''' are a race of highly intelligent, bird-like extraterrestrials. The [[Chozo Lore|lore]] left behind by the Chozo colony on [[Tallon IV]] states that the Chozo were unsure of their exact origins.<ref name=beginnings>{{cite|The history of the Chozo stretches back into ancient times, so far into the fog of the past that we know not where our ancestors came from. One thing is clear, however: the Chozo who colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology. They chose to live in harmony with nature, guided by the providence of the universe. As this city grows, we plan to honor them with written tributes, carvings etched in stone to remind us always of their legacy.|[[Chozo Lore]]|[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]}}</ref> At its peak, their civilization stretched to many planets. The Chozo are responsible for raising [[Samus Aran]], the protagonist of the ''Metroid'' series, after the death of her parents and the entire [[K-2L]] colony. Their history and fate are an overall mystery, although many mentions and evidence of their existence are present throughout the entire ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. It is unknown whether members of their race still survive, as they have never made a direct appearance in any of the games.