Chapter 1
The birth of a green bird
Chapter 2
The meme takes flight
Chapter 3
TikTok stardom and the real-world suit
Chapter 4
Global mischief
YOUR GOAL
Master of The green owl who conquered the internet
Ch 1 · The birth of a green bird
duolingo The Birth of Duo
Green owl, green owl! They made you green to tease a friend!
duolingo The green 2012 Duolingo owl mascot features textured feathers and realistic eyes.
Fun Fact
Duo's green shade: Duo's specific green color is officially named 'Feather Green' inside Duolingo's design system, representing growth and learning.
Glossary
mascot (noun)
An animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol. Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker introduced the green owl in 2012 as Duolingo's official mascot.
An animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol. Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker introduced the green owl in 2012 as Duolingo's official mascot.
Quiz
What behavioral concept uses game-like elements like Duolingo's streak scores to encourage learning?
Quiz
Which design element was completely removed from Duo during his major redesign in 2019?
Quiz
What is the official name of the green color used for Duo's feathers in Duolingo's design guidelines?
Quiz
Which animal was chosen as Duolingo's mascot to symbolize knowledge and education?