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This [[Pokémon]]'s appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, deriving from the Persian رخ {{wp|rukh}}, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the {{wp|phoenix}} as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains. Also, its long tail and small body may be reference to the rare bird, the {{wp|quetzal}}. It also anatomically resembles the {{wp| | This [[Pokémon]]'s appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, deriving from the Persian رخ {{wp|rukh}}, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the {{wp|phoenix}} as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains. Also, its long tail and small body may be reference to the rare bird, the {{wp|quetzal}}. It also anatomically resembles the {{wp|Blue Jay}}. | ||
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