Decidueye (Japanese: ジュナイパー Junaiper) is a dual-type Grass/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It evolves from Dartrix starting at level 34. It is the final form of Rowlet.
In Hisui, Decidueye has a dual-type Grass/Fighting regional form. It evolves from Dartrix starting at level 36. It is the final form of Rowlet in the Hisui region.
Biology
Decidueye is a tall, avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. The upper portion of its face is dark green with a thin, orange mask-like marking encircling its eyes. Its eyes are reddish-orange and it has a hooked dark green beak. The feathers covering its wings and back are brown, while the rest of its body is primarily white. The three feathers at the tip of each wing are structured similar to fingers and have lighter tips. The backs of its wings and torso are dotted with many white spots, there are six on each wing. The inside of each wing has a line of upside-down, reddish-orange triangles across the top. It has long legs, feet with two toes facing forward and two backward, and short dark green talons. Its tail consists of three long, green leaves.
A leafy hood covers its head and shoulders, and partially covers its face. The hood is smoothly draped across the shoulders and back, but has uneven edges. Around the head, the hood forms many pointed projections that extend over its face. A single white feather with a red base extends from the top of its hood. In the center of its chest is a reddish-orange X shape formed by dead leaves with two thin green vines extending from it. Pulling on the vines closes the hood further over Decidueye's face and improves its focus.
While this Pokémon is cool and cautious by nature, it begins to panic if surprised. It can hide from opponents by masking its presence, allowing it to attack unaware foes.[1] It takes only a tenth of a second for it to pluck, aim, and fire an arrow quill from its wings. It is not only quick but also accurate, capable of striking targets over half a mile away. Decidueye is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Spirit Shackle and the corresponding Z-Move Sinister Arrow Raid.
Compared to Alolan Decidueye, Hisuian Decidueye has a smaller wing area and thicker legs. The plumes around its ankles are longer, and its feet are black with white talons. Its tail feathers are red. Its head and neck covering is also red, with orange and white accents, and together they resemble an ayaigasa.[2] Its wings appear to have more layers, and the rachises of its feathers are capable of storing air, allowing it to withstand the extreme cold of the Hisui region. Hisuian Decidueye is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Triple Arrows.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Decidueye appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!, under the ownership of Hau. It evolved from his Dartrix sometime prior to the events of the episode. Decidueye has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
Minor appearances
Decidueye debuted in Pushing the Fiery Envelope!, under the ownership of a Trainer participating in a Battle Royal. It was eventually defeated by the Masked Royal's Incineroar. It reappeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, taking part in another Battle Royal.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM128
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Decidueye
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Rotom Pokédex
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Decidueye, the Arrow Quill Pokémon. A Grass and Ghost type. Decidueye's aim is so good that when it fires its arrow quills, it can hit a pebble over a hundred yards away.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Moon's Decidueye
Moon's Dartrix evolved into a Decidueye in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc.
Pokémon Horizon
Mana's Rowlet eventually evolved into a Decidueye prior to The Legend Revelead.
In the TCG
- Main article: Decidueye (TCG)
Other appearances
Decidueye in Pokkén Tournament
Decidueye is a playable character in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola #003
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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It fires arrow quills from its wings with such precision, they can pierce a pebble at distances over a hundred yards.
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Moon
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Although basically cool and cautious, when it's caught by surprise, it's seized by panic.
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Ultra Sun
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It nocks its arrow quills and shoots them at opponents. When it simply can't afford to miss, it tugs the vine on its head to improve its focus.
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Ultra Moon
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Decidueye can nock and fire an arrow at an enemy in a tenth of a second, so its battles are decided in the blink of an eye.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #003
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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Sword
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As if wielding a bow, it launches the arrow quills hidden among the feathers of its wings. Decidueye's shots never miss.*
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Shield
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In a tenth of a second, it can nock and fire an arrow quill, piercing an opponent's weak point before they notice what's happening.*
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Hisuian Decidueye
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Legends: Arceus
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The air stored inside the rachises of Decidueye's feathers insulates the Pokémon against Hisui's extreme cold. This is firm proof that evolution can be influenced by environment.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Decidueye
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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107
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100 - 174
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197 - 344
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 530
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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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Hisuian Decidueye
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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88
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148 - 195
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286 - 380
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 530
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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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Type effectiveness
Decidueye
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Hisuian Decidueye
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Decidueye is available in Sword and Shield, while Hisuian Decidueye is available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Decidueye
SwSh
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
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Hisuian Decidueye
LA
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Decidueye in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Decidueye in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
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Decidueye
SwSh
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Hisuian Decidueye
LA
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VII - IX
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Decidueye
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Decidueye
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.4 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Attack: 80
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Trivia
- Official confidential art featuring Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina, and Mallow was leaked on the Internet on June 4, 2016. This leak happened 145 days before these Pokémon were officially revealed on October 27, 2016.[3] From the leaked material it is known that Decidueye's code name was "フクロウ 3", or "Owl 3" during development.
- Decidueye was originally considered for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but director Masahiro Sakurai decided to go with Incineroar instead.[4]
- Decidueye is the only non-Mega-Evolved starter Pokémon that has its secondary type changed.
- Decidueye and its pre-evolutions are the only Grass-type Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group.
- Decidueye is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation VII to have a regional form.
Origin
Decidueye is based on an owl.[3] It is most similar to the pueo owl in particular, which is a common physical form of the aumakua, ancestral spirits in Hawaiian culture. This may account for its Ghost typing. Additionally, it has some traits similar to the common barn owl – which in some territories is also known as the "ghost owl" – and the extinct stilt-owl. In general, an association between the supernatural and owls was once a very common motif, as they were seen as both bearers of death and disturbed spirits throughout history. Decidueye also shares elements with an archer and common depictions of the English folk hero Robin Hood.
Hisuian Decidueye's earthy coloring and comparatively shorter wings seem to draw inspiration from primarily ground-dwelling burrowing owls. Its hat-like crown of feathers resembles a kasa, or traditional Japanese brimmed hats, perhaps the ayaigasa specifically worn by samurai archers for hunting or ceremonial purposes.[2] It may also be inspired by Cikap-kamuy, the Ainu god of owls and the land.
Name origin
Decidueye may be a combination of deciduous, duel, and deadeye or bullseye.
Junaiper may be a combination of 樹 ju (tree), juniper, and sniper.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ジュナイパー Junaiper
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From 樹 ju, juniper, and sniper
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French
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Archéduc
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From archer, duc, and archiduc
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Spanish
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Decidueye
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Same as English name
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German
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Silvarro
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From silva and arrow
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Italian
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Decidueye
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Same as English name
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Korean
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모크나이퍼 Mokniper
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From 목 (木) mok, juniper, and sniper
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Mandarin Chinese
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狙射樹梟 / 狙射树枭 Jūshèshùxiāo
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From 狙射 jūshè, 樹 / 树 shù, 梟 / 枭 xiāo
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Cantonese Chinese
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狙射樹梟 Jēuiyehsyuhhīu
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From 狙射 jēuiyeh, 樹 syuh, 梟 hīu
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More languages
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Russian
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Десиджуай Desidzhuay
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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จูไนเปอร์ Chunaipoe
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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