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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Spearow shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Natu}}, and {{p|Rookidee}}. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon. | * Spearow shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Natu}}, and {{p|Rookidee}}. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon. | ||
* Spearow is tied with {{p|Starly}},{{p|Pikipek}},{{p|Taillow}},{{p|Ledyba}},{{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Wingull}} for the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type|Flying}} | * Spearow is tied with {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Pikipek}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, and {{p|Wingull}} for the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Spearow appears to be based on a {{wp|old world sparrow|sparrow}} with characteristics of a {{wp|shrike}}, including its hooked beak. Shrikes tend to be territorial and are sometimes called "butcher birds" due to their brutal feeding habits, which may be the reason for Spearow's aggressive nature. | Spearow appears to be based on a {{wp|old world sparrow|sparrow}} with characteristics of a {{wp|shrike}}, including its hooked beak. Shrikes tend to be territorial and are sometimes called "butcher birds" due to their brutal feeding habits, which may be the reason for Spearow's aggressive nature. | ||