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 anime, it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like Berries grown on the bushes of Grotle.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Starly can be chosen to be the player's first Partner Pokémon, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in Haruba Village.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
A trophy of Starly appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The Following is its trophy description:
Trophy descriptions[]
"A Starling Pokemon. 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."
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.
