There’s a wild spearow that lives in my yard that likes to peck at it’s reflection in the window. Since it hasn’t actually broken the window, I’m not sure how serious the issue it, but it is irritating to hear it go “boop, boop” against the glass sometimes. I’m sure if it was really thinking its reflection was a rival, it could easily break the glass with a peck attack. Does it want my attention or something? It flies away when it sees anyone approach from inside.

There’s a quick test you can try to see if it wants your attention. Instead of approaching from the inside, attempt to approach it from outside if you can. It may still fly away, but if so, keep an eye on it. If it looks back at you while it’s flying, follow it, as that’s a very good indicator that it needs your help. If it stays and studies you, that’s also a good indicator. Approach slowly with your hands visible until it’s comfortable enough to show you what it wants. If it flies away without looking back, if approaching it from the outside isn’t an option for you, or if it outright attacks you, keep reading.

If it doesn’t want help (as indicated by the last option above), then it’s most likely confused or bored, rather than angered by its reflection. At the very least, it probably sees its own reflection as another spearow, and it’s trying to investigate. (Spearow are actually highly social within their own flocks, and unless a spearow is obviously a member of a flock from a territory bordering their own, they will generally attempt to befriend other spearow and draw them into their folds.) At most, though, it’s likely that its reflection simply entertains it. Alternatively, it could be attracted to something inside your home or to a reflection of part of the branch, if it’s pecking low.

All of these situations can be resolved rather easily with a little bit of work on your part. One thing you should do is ensure that anything that could be of interest to a spearow (indoor plants, art pieces that resemble insects, and so forth) are moved away from the window. After that, apply vertical strips of tape, a cheap window film, or even window paint to break up or obscure most of the surface area. If this still doesn’t help, draw the blinds or curtains. While this won’t necessarily disrupt the spearow’s reflection, it can at least minimize the number of things that could be attracting it and show it that it’s only looking at a window, rather than another spearow.

If all else fails, however, you may wish to consider catching it or adopting a good electric type. (Word of warning: Don’t use a pikachu.)

Best of luck!

bird-nerd-the-third:

@bills-pokedex Can you confirm the observations my father and I made when we went out into the field to observe a flock of Spearow and Fearow? We inferred that the Spearow line are more aggressive because their smaller numbers require them to work harder to obtain food and resources. I was wondering, can the relative aggression of every Spearow and Fearow in the world be attributed to this, or are there more things that make the line more belligerent, especially towards the Pidgey line?

It’s certainly possible in smaller ecosystems for spearow’s aggression to be explained by sheer competition. However, for the most part, when food sources are abundant and spearow outnumber pidgey, spearow are still rather aggressive. This could potentially be because of prehistoric rivalries of the nature you’re describing, but more than likely, given how aggressive all spearow are towards anything that’s not a spearow, it’s just that the species is just ornery by default.

Of course, it’s very true that all pokémon should be respected and deserve love and understanding. It’s just that some behaviors exist for no deep reason.

Spearow and Fearow

Spearow
The Tiny Bird Pokémon
Type: Normal/Flying
Official Registration #: 21
Entry: Much like many other bird pokémon, spearow travel in large flocks which hunt and defend sizable amounts of territory in unison. Also like other birds, it is known for its ability to fly at high speeds, which allows it and the rest of its flock to descend on its prey in seconds. However, unlike many other birds, spearow possess small wings that it must flap at high speeds in order to stay airborne, a fact which renders it inept at flying at high altitudes or over long distances. Thus, spearow is a creature that finds itself inadequate at the one thing most other creatures like itself excel at to the point of making that thing be a major component of their existence … which is why this writer and his unfortunate lack of battling aptitude in a world that relies on battling feels a sense of empathy for the spearow.

Fearow
The Beak Pokémon
Type: Normal/Flying
Official Registration #: 22
Entry: The evolved form of spearow, by battle experience. Unlike their pre-evolved forms, fearow possess broad wings and an incredible amount of stamina, which enable them to fly for long distances without needing a break. They are also adept at hunting, including swooping onto prey and ascending back to an appropriate altitude for flight in a matter of seconds. All of these skills are fantastic for the fearow and considerably more inconvenient for prey, such as you, if you happen to be trapped in the form of a rattata. …You know. Just as an off-hand example.