"A bit out of control, he wings around aimlessly and comes at you all of a sudden. Stomp on him and he loses his wings." -Super Mario Bros. Instruction Manual (Green type)

"This turtle is under control, but he likes to take it easy. Stomp on him and he loses his wings." - SMB Instruction Manual (Red type)

"Like Red Troopas, these winged Koopas go back and forth in a given area." - SMB3 Strategy Guide (Red type)

"Similar to their wingless cousins, these Paratroopas charge directly at Mario." -SMB3 Strategy Guide (Green type)

"With wings, the red, green and yellow-shelled Koopas create confusion in the air but are good Yoshi food. Each shell gives Yoshi special power." -Mario Mania

"Clip the wings of one of these flutter guys with a well-placed egg or jump." -SMW2 Player's Guide

"The fabulous wings of a Paratroopa are no match for a sturdy pair of boots. Until you get the Hammer Throw Badge, you'll be limited to jumping attacks against the airborne menace." -Paper Mario Player's Guide

"This is a Paratroopa. No surprise here -- Paratroopas are Koopas with wings. When you jump on 'em or use a POW Block their wings fall off and they become normal Koopa Troopas. It's easy to beat 'em once they're normal Koopa Troopas. Give 'em another Jump attack! They think they're pretty cool because they wear sunglasses, but they're not that tough." -Goombario