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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Staraptor is based on an adult {{wp|starling}} with traits of {{wp|hawk}}s. | Staraptor is based on an adult {{wp|starling}} with traits of {{wp|hawk}}s. Its ability to use {{m|Close Combat}} is reminiscent of {{wp|cock fighting}} | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
''Starling'' and ''raptor'', which refers to predatory birds. Mukuhawk is derived from 椋鳥 ''mukudori'', gray starling, and the English word ''{{wp|hawk}}''. | ''Starling'' and ''raptor'', which refers to predatory birds. Mukuhawk is derived from 椋鳥 ''mukudori'', gray starling, and the English word ''{{wp|hawk}}''. | ||
