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| image = [[File:Oocca Small.png]]

| caption      = To the left, an adult Oocca;<br/> to the right, a child Oocca

Not much is known about the origins of the Oocca. They are first mentioned by name by [[Shad]], a member of [[The Resistance]] that lacks physical skills, but makes up for it with his high knowledge of the history of [[Hyrule]] and book reading.{{Ref|TP|5721|[[Shad]]}}{{Ref|TP|5722|Shad}} The first time [[Link]] visits [[Telma's Bar]], the meeting place of the Resistance, after he has completed the [[Lakebed Temple]], Shad is sitting at the table at the back of the bar, alongside [[Ashei]] and [[Rusl]]. Link can talk to Shad, who discusses the Oocca, saying he is currently very interested in them.{{Ref|TP|5723|Shad}} He starts by telling a very brief history of the [[Hylian]]s, stating them to be the closest race to the gods, according to legend.{{Ref|TP|5724|Shad}} However, also according to legend, long ago there was a race that was even closer to the gods, and they were even said to have created Hyrule.{{Ref|name=Quote1|Japanese version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''|The common opinion is that Hyrule was created by the Hylia people, the race closest to the gods, but... truth be told, there's also a theory saying that in ancient times, there was a race even closer to the gods than the Hylia people, and THEY created [Hyrule].|Shad}} Additionally, while they were creating Hyrule, they built themselves a new captial, a city in the sky.{{Ref|TP|5726|Shad}} Furthermore, Shad concludes his lecture by saying that some scholars still believe the Oocca live there, somewhere in the great sky.{{Ref|TP|5727|Shad}} This short conversation is the most information available to be learned on the Oocca in the game. Other bits and pieces are touched upon later, but none are even remotely close to the information available here.

Only a few of the Oocca actually talk to Link. Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr. both speak [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] to Link, and not their native language of [[Sky Character|Sky Writing]]. However, once Link enters the [[City in the Sky]], he speaks with the [[Oocca Shop]] owner, who at first speaks in the sky language. This language sounds very much like the ''gobble, gobble'' sound made by the real-life [[Wikipedia:Turkey|turkey]]. In fact, Link hears the Oocca talking in this language throughout the city, particularly when he lifts them over his head. It is unknown if they are protesting, encouraging, or whatever else. However, considering they do fly Link from platform to platform, it is likely that they are encouraging him. Additionally, many Oocca around the city can be found climbing on walls, which is an interesting ability for this bird-like race.

Another interesting characteristic of the Oocca is their ability to fly. Link can use them to cross gaps, much like [[Cucco]]s are used. This ability is used only within the City in the Sky.

* The term [[Oocca]] likely comes from the Italian word for goose, ''Oca''.

* Although [[Shad]] in the North American version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' states that the [[Oocca]] created the [[Hylian]]s,{{Ref|TP|5725|Shad}} this is actually a mistranslation. In the canonical Japanese version, Shad states the Oocca created [[Hyrule]], not the Hylians.{{Ref|name=Quote1}}

* In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', it says that the [[Oocca]] are based on the work of an artist named [[Wikipedia:Amedeo Modigliani|Amedeo Modigliani]].{{Ref|pg. 187|Ooccoo's appearance is incredibly unique. Her design resembles the work of artist Amedeo Modigliani.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}} However, this is incorrect. They are actually based on the painting called ''[[Wikipedia:Another World (M. C. Escher)|Another World]]'', which was painted by [[Wikipedia:M. C. Escher|M. C. Escher]], not Modigliani.

File:Oocca-Flying.jpg|''Link flying in the City in the Sky using an Oocca''

File:Oocca-Wall.png|''Screenshot showing the Oocca's wall climbing ability''

File:Ooccoo-HH-Art.png|''Ooccoo artwork from Hyrule Historia''

File:Ooccashop.png|''The Oocca Shop, which is operated by an unnamed Oocca''

File:759px-City in the Sky.jpg|''The City in the Sky, the home of the Oocca''