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Despite its name, Pidgey more closely resembles a {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}, {{wp|Cedar waxwing}}, or {{wp|Carolina wren}} than a {{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}. However, there have been some references to Pidgey Mail, alluding to {{wp|homing pigeon}}s. Its {{pkmn|category}}, "tiny bird", added to the sound of the end of its name, could suggest that Pidgey is also based on a {{wp|chickadee}}. However, it and its evolved forms seem to have more traits related to {{wp|osprey}}s than pigeons or chickadees. | |||
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