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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Despite its name, Pidgeotto does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. Its red {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes cause it to resemble the sun and sky gods of Egyptian mythology, {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s. | Despite its name, Pidgeotto does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. It also shares some characteristics with various {{wp|passerine}} birds such as {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}s, {{wp|chickadee}}s, {{wp|waxwing}}s, and {{wp|wren}}s. Its red {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes cause it to resemble the sun and sky gods of Egyptian mythology, {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Pidgeotto may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and '' | Pidgeotto may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and ''diciotto'' (Italian for ''18'', which is the level {{p|Pidgey}} evolves into Pidgeotto). It may also reference {{wp|Otto Lilienthal}}, a pioneer of {{wp|aviation}}. | ||
Pigeon is literally ''pigeon''. | Pigeon is literally ''pigeon''. | ||