*Hoothoot is the mascot of [[Pokéteca]], the Spanish member of [[Encyclopaediae Pokémonis]].
*Hoothoot is the mascot of [[Pokéteca]], the Spanish member of [[Encyclopaediae Pokémonis]].
*In Generation II Hoothoot could be found by using Headbutt on certain trees, and depending on the time of day it could be asleep. In the next Generation it gained the Insomnia ability, which prevents the Pokémon from sleeping.
Hoothoot are round birds with very large, red eyes. Around these eyes are black rings. It has a crest on top which resembles the hands of a clock. Another notable feature is that it seems to only have one foot with four toes; however, it in fact has two feet, but one is usually hidden in its feathers underneath.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Being nocturnal, it has exceptional eyesight and hearing. It is capable of learning psychic attacks. It also has the innate ability to tell exactly what time it is, and can even function as an alarm clock.
Behavior
It is nocturnal, meaning that they are only active at night. It has an organ which works like a timepiece which allows Hoothoot to hoot at the same time each night.
Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. Hoothoot stands on one leg, but uses both it's powerful eyes to see clearly even through the darkest night.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special
Hoothoot was seen used by a trickster in Template:PSV. He claimed to use Hoothoot as an accurate timekeeper to regulate a prize-winning game he was hosting, when in fact he was prompting Hoothoot to declare the time limit whenever a participant was on the verge of winning, thus preventing anyone from winning his game. He was busted, however, by Gold and his Aipom.
Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.
Hoothoot has an internal organ that senses and tracks the earth's rotation. Using this special organ, this Pokémon begins hooting at precisely the same time every day.
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In Generation II Hoothoot could be found by using Headbutt on certain trees, and depending on the time of day it could be asleep. In the next Generation it gained the Insomnia ability, which prevents the Pokémon from sleeping.
Origin
It seems to be based on a combination of an owl and a clock, as its eyebrows are shaped like the hour and minute hands on a clock; in addition, it has the ability to keep track of time.
Hoothoot's appearance is based on that of the Japanese Eagle Owl, who were seen as wise, divine messengers of the gods.
Name origin
Hoothoot's name is simply onomatopoeia for the sound owls make.
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For other sprites and images, please see Hoothoot images on Bulbagarden Archives.
