Starly (Japanese: ムックル Mukkuru) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Staravia starting at level 14, which evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34.
Along with Pachirisu and Munchlax, Starly is one of the three Partner Pokémon of Almia available at the beginning of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.
Biology
Starly is an avian Pokémon with primarily grayish-brown plumage. There is a white marking on its face resembling a mask, and a white spot on its chest. The top portion of the mask marking is smaller on the female. The rest of its head and the lower half of its wings are black. Starly has a long, orange beak with a black tip, and oval, black eyes with white pupils. A small tuft of feathers curls over the back and its head, and a small, pointed ruff surrounds its neck. It has two black tail feathers with a white feather between them. Its feet are orange with three toes in the front and one in the back.
Starly's small wings are powerful enough to leave foes with an injury that can last for a week. However, although capable of flapping its wings powerfully, Starly is weak and inconspicuous when alone. Starly congregates in mountains and fields, forming large flocks to protect itself. However, individuals will begin to bicker if the group becomes too large. This Pokémon's cry is harsh, and its singing can become annoying. It preys on small Bug Pokémon and Cherubi's nutrient-rich second head. As depicted in The Lonely Snover!, it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like Berries grown on the bushes of Grotle.
Evolution
Starly evolves into Staravia, which evolves into Staraptor.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC Appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #010
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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Pearl
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Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.
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Platinum
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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HeartGold
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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White
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Black 2
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #099
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Hoenn #—
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X
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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Y
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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Omega Ruby
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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Alpha Sapphire
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #010
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Hisui #012
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Brilliant Diamond
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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Shining Pearl
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Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.
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Legends: Arceus
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They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #97
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Kitakami #28
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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Violet
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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Obsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration HillDay, Horseshoe PlainsDay, near Worn BridgeDay, Deertrack PathDay, Deertrack HeightsDay, Windswept RunDay, Nature's PantryDay, Tidewater DamDay, near Obsidian FallsDay, Ramanas IslandDay, massive mass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing SlopeDay, Bathers' LagoonDay, Deadwood HauntDay, Sand's ReachDay, Tranquility CoveDay, near Castaway ShoreDay, massive mass outbreaks
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Cross-Generation
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Shuffle
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Café ReMix
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Order #55 (Mix), Complete Swablu Shaved Ice recipe (ReMix) Delivery Event (Egg Basket)
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 245
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Starly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starly
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 64
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Base Defense: 41
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #034
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On clear days, you’ll often see Starly flying around the research camp. Sometimes they get startled and flee, but even then, they tend to stay close by. It’s surprisingly brave of them.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Other sprites
In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Continuing his Flying-type Pokémon tradition, Ash caught a Starly in Two Degrees of Separation!. It was then commonly used to pop Team Rocket's balloon until it evolved into a Staravia in A Staravia is Born!. In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, it eventually evolved into its final form during the Squallville PokéRinger competition.
Other
Starly debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was being examined at Professor Rowan's lab alongside a Staraptor. It escaped during a fight between a Piplup and a Chimchar, two of Rowan's first partner Pokémon, but it later returned.
In When Pokémon Worlds Collide!, Paul caught three Starly. The first two were released because they did not know Aerial Ace. Although the third could use the move and easily beat Ash's Starly, Paul still deemed it weak and released it as well in the same episode.
In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson's Starly competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay alongside its evolved forms.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, Hoopa summoned multiple Starly to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
Minor appearances
Multiple Starly appeared in Setting the World on Its Buneary!.
A Starly appeared in The Champ Twins!.
In One Big Happiny Family!, a Starly was healed by Brock after being injured.
In Lost Leader Strategy!, three Starly were under Reggie's care.
A Starly appeared in Enter Galactic!.
Two Starly appeared in The Lonely Snover!.
A Starly appeared in Sliding Into Seventh!.
A Starly appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a young man.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Starly were living in Crown City. A flock of them worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park, intent on attacking him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Starly, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.
In DPS01, a Starly was outside Professor Rowan's lab.
A Starly appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Starly were living at Pokémon Hills.
A Starly appeared in The Dream Continues!.
In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Starly were living at Allearth Forest.
From Summer of Discovery! to Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Starly attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Trainer's Starly appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, three Starly fled from Team Flare as they conducted an experiment.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, multiple Starly were living at the Nebel Plateau.
Multiple Starly appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.
A Trainer's Starly appeared in The Gates of Warp!.
A Starly appeared in The Road Most Traveled!.
Multiple Starly appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP002
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Starly
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Ash's Pokédex
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Starly, the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN074
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Starly
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Chloe's Rotom Phone
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Starly, the Starling Pokémon. A Normal and Flying type. Starly moves in large flocks. Its body may be small, but its wing muscles are extremely strong.
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Pokémon Evolutions
Two Starly appeared in a flashback in The Rival. They attacked Lucas and Barry at Lake Verity, forcing them to choose a Chimchar and Piplup from Professor Rowan's briefcase to defend themselves, eventually scaring them off.
Bidoof's Big Stand
In Bidoof's Big Stand, a group of Starly attacked the titular Bidoof while it tried to eat an Oran Berry, but soon after, the group left, giving way to a Staraptor.
In the manga
Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia
A Starly appeared in PRV1. Kellyn captured it with his Capture Styler and used its Whirlwind to save Professor Hastings from crash-landing.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Starly appeared in PMDP04.
A Starly appeared in PMDP23.
Pokémon Adventures
Platinum was attacked by a swarm of Starly just leaving Professor Rowan in Stagestruck Starly. She was protected by Diamond and Pearl when they were attacked.
Multiple Starly appeared in Boogying with Buneary and Suffering Psyduck.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Mitsumi used a Starly in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!! to battle a rampaging Onix, but the battle was quickly interrupted by a group of wild Aipom that Hareta befriended earlier.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
Three Starly appeared in PNA1.
In the TCG
- Main article: Starly (TCG)
Other appearances
Starly appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
"A Starling Pokémon. It usually lives and travels in large flocks, so a single Starly will go unnoticed. To make up for this, its call is very noisy. It can often be found in places with heavy vegetation. Its small frame and cute appearance belie the incredible power with which it flaps its wings. When it levels up, it evolves into Staravia."
Trivia
- In Generation V games, Starly's Hidden Ability is the same as its first Ability, Keen Eye, unlike its evolutions, which have the Hidden Ability Reckless. A Starly that evolves into a Staravia with Reckless can be bred to produce Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless. If a Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless is transferred to the Generation VI games, its Ability will become Reckless.
- This means that in Generation V, Starly is the only unevolved Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
- Overworld sprites of Starly are shown in the intro of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and before the player and their rival encounter them in battle. They are the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have overworld sprites in Diamond and Pearl that are not allowed in Amity Square.
- Starly, Taillow, and Pikipek are tied with:
Origin
Starly appears to be based on a young white-cheeked starling.
Name origin
Starly may be derived from starling.
Mukkuru may be a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and クルクル kurukuru (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ムックル Mukkuru
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From 椋鳥 mukudori and クルクル kurukuru
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French
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Étourmi
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From étourneau and mimi
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Spanish
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Starly
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Same as English name
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German
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Staralili
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From starling and Starallüren
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Italian
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Starly
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Same as English name
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Korean
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찌르꼬 Jjiruko
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from 찌르레기 jjireuraeggi and 꼬마 kkoma
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Mandarin Chinese
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姆克兒 / 姆克儿 Mǔkè'ér
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From the transcription of Japanese name and 兒 / 儿 ér
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Cantonese Chinese
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姆克兒 Móuhhākyìh
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From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name and 兒 yìh
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More languages
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Hindi
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मैनाकू Mynacoo
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From मैना myna and coo
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Thai
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มุคคูรุ Mukkhuru
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
External links
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