Staraptor bears a resemblance to a cross between a large gray and white starling and a hawk. It also shares similarities with the harpy eagle. Staraptor’s plumage is mainly a brownish-gray, but has white coloration on its forehead, throat, and chest. It also has black coloration on its crest, neck, and chest pattern, and black tipping on the tailfeathers. The stylized "M" pattern on the center of its chest resembles the first letter of its Japanese name (Mukuhawk). The downward-facing, red-tipped crest on its head makes it appear larger in order to frighten its enemies.
Gender differences
A female has a smaller white spot on its forehead.
Special abilities
Staraptor have enough strength to carry a person on its back and fly to distant places. They can also fly at very high speeds, presumably around the speed of other fully-evolved Template:Type2 Pokémon such as Pidgeot or Swellow.
Behavior
Staraptor are highly aggressive and dangerous Template:Type2 bird Pokémon. They often live alone, or with a mate. They are found during the day often soaring high in the sky searching for prey below. In the mornings and the evenings, they are found at their favorite roost, preening or eating their catch. At night, they roost high in their favorite trees. Much like Taillow, Staraptor is a tenacious Pokémon, and never stops attacking even if it is injured. Staraptor fusses over the shape of its comb.
Habitat
Staraptor live in an array of habitats including open forest, grassland, wetland, mountains, and coniferous forests.
Staraptor have the strength and the stamina to capture and eat prey larger than itself. They usually pursue their prey in the forest using their maneuverability. Despite its predatory nature, it's occasionally found with the Yache Berry.
Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon, and the evolved form of Staravia. Staraptor's ferocious nature means that it has no problem challenging much larger opponents.
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Staraptor has the highest Attack stat of all dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
Staraptor and Zangoose are the only non-Template:Type2s to naturally learn Close Combat. Rather than punching, Staraptor uses its talons and beak to tear and peck its foe.Staraptor is also the first flying type to naturally learn a fighting type move.
Its Pokédex color is Brown, despite being colored gray. Interestingly, its shiny version is brown.
Origin
Staraptor is based on the white-cheeked starling, a common species of bird found throughout Asia. It seems to draw some inspiration from hawks, in particular its predatory nature.
Name origin
Starling and raptor, which refers to predatory birds. Mukuhawk is derived from 椋鳥 mukudori, gray starling, and the English word hawk.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Staraptor images on Bulbagarden Archives.
