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===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 basis for Spearow's aggressive nature.  


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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