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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Altaria is likely based on a {{wp|Peng (mythology)|Peng}}, a Chinese legendary bird of enormous size, said to travel 3000 {{wp|li (unit)|li}} in one flap of its mighty, {{wp|cloud}}-like wings. It is often portrayed as having a fish's head and whiskers. Altaria also | Altaria is likely based on a {{wp|Peng (mythology)|Peng}}, a Chinese legendary bird of enormous size, said to travel 3000 {{wp|li (unit)|li}} in one flap of its mighty, {{wp|cloud}}-like wings. It is often portrayed as having a fish's head and whiskers. Altaria also resembles a {{wp|Budgerigar|budgie}} with clouds as wings. | ||
The shape of the fluff on Mega Altaria's head may draw inspiration from {{wp|ushanka}}s. | The shape of the fluff on Mega Altaria's head may draw inspiration from {{wp|ushanka}}s. | ||