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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Staraptor is based on the {{wp| | Staraptor is based on the {{wp|white-cheeked starling}}, a common species of bird found throughout Asia, combined with a {{wp|bird of prey}}. Although it largely resembles the starling in appearance, much of its inspiration comes from {{wp|hawk}}s and {{wp|falcon}}s, particularly its predatory nature and aerial speed. It also has strong similarities to the {{wp|harpy eagle}}. The feathers hanging over its face are similar to the {{wp|long-crested eagle}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== |