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image=164Noctowl.png|size=130|
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|jname=ヨルノズク
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'''Noctowl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヨルノズク''' ''Yorunozuku'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].
'''Noctowl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヨルノズク''' ''Yorunozuku'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} Pokémon.


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Hoothoot}} at [[level]] 20.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Hoothoot}} starting at [[level]] 20.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:Wings Alexander Noctowl.png|250px|left|thumb|Wings Alexander's Noctowl]]
Noctowl looks exactly like a normal owl, with triangles going down its chest. It has bushy feather 'horns' that look similar to a {{wp|trident}}.
Noctowl is an {{wp|Aves|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles an owl. It has light brown plumage with a darker brown pattern of triangles on its chest. Its fan-like tail is the same dark brown, while its wings are a slightly lighter shade of brown with light brown undersides. It has red eyes with black rings around them and a second, cream-colored ring around the first. Above its eyes are bushy, cream-colored feather "horns" that resemble large eyebrows. Its small beak and talons are pinkish, and its feet are cream-colored with three toes facing forward and one backward. As [[EP223|shown]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, an elderly Noctowl can grow a small beard.


====Gender differences====
Noctowl is a [[nocturnal Pokémon]] that is called "the emperor of dark nights" by some. It has exceptional eyes that concentrate the faintest light and give it night vision, supple wings capable of silent flight, and it can twist its head at a 180-degree angle to increase its intellect. Its superior senses and intellect allow it to catch prey without fail in the darkness. It can also turn its head upside down, which signals that it is troubled by something. If disturbed in this state, it will peck at the offender. Noctowl is most commonly found nesting in trees in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate and boreal forests}}.
None.


===Special abilities===
In [[Kitakami]], Noctowl is used for the region's [[Flying Taxi]] service.
Noctowl are nocturnal Pokémon. They have exceptional hearing and eyesight.


===Behavior===
===Evolution===
Noctowl evolves from {{p|Hoothoot}}.


===Habitat===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
[[Image:Forest.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
Noctowl normally only come out at night. They tend to make their nests in the trees of forests.
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===Diet===
==Game data==
{{main|Pokémon food}}
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=016}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Its extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It unfailingly catches prey in darkness. Noctowl owe their success to superior vision that allows them to see in minimal light, and to their supple and silent wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=107|reg2=Johto|num2=016}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it flips its head upside down, it's a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=118|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=213|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=With eyes that can see in pitch-darkness, it never lets its prey escape. Some even call it “the emperor of dark nights.”}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When it turns its head entirely upside down, you know it's troubled by something. If you don't leave it be, it will peck you.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=020|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=107|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its eyes are specially developed to enable it to see clearly even in murky darkness and minimal light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it flips its head upside down, it's a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=46|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its extremely soft wings make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Noctowl USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color light}}; background:#{{normal color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Noctowl SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Noctowl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Noctowl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}


==In the anime==
===Game locations===
[[Image:Ash's Noctowl.jpg|thumb|right|Shiny Noctowl in the anime.]] Noctowl first appeared in ''[[EP154|Fowl Play]]''. A man was trying to capture a smaller, {{shiny2}} Noctowl by using traps, but kept failing due to the Owl Pokémon's intelligence. After [[Team Rocket]] was sent flying, the Noctowl allowed {{Ash}} to have the chance to capture it. 
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[[Ash's Noctowl]] was used very much like his {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, but it also had access to {{t|Psychic}} attacks such as {{m|Confusion}} which contributed greatly to Ash's victory against [[Morty]]. Ash left his Noctowl at [[Professor Oak]]'s lab when he set out for the [[Hoenn]] region.
====In side games====
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[[Wings Alexander]] also has a Noctowl, as seen in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''. The latest Noctowl appearance was in ''[[DP091|The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathalon!! ]]'' where it seemed to be the normal Noctowl size, not the smaller size that every other Noctowl seen so far has been.
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Generations II-VI=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=    100
|Attack= 50
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=  76
|SpDef=  96
|Speed=  70}}


==In the manga==
=====Generation VII onwards=====
===Pokémon Special===
{{BaseStats
Noctowl is seen as one of the Pokémon under [[Falkner]]'s ownership.
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=   100
|Attack= 50
|Defense=50
|SpAtk= 86
|SpDef=  96
|Speed=  70}}


==In the TCG==
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{main|Noctowl (TCG)}}
{{Pokéthlon
 
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Normal
|type=Normal
|gen=2
|type2=Flying
|golddex=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
|Speed=3
|silverdex=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
|SpeedMax=3
|crystaldex=Its extremely soft feathers make no sound in flight. It silently sneaks up on prey without being detected.
|Power=2
|stadium2dex=It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen.
|PowerMax=3
|rubydex=Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
|Technique=2
|sapphiredex=Noctowl never fails at catching prey in darkness. This Pokémon owes its success to its superior vision that allows it to see in minimal light, and to its soft, supple wings that make no sound in flight.
|TechniqueMax=3
|emeralddex=It unfailingly catches prey in darkness. Noctowl owe their success to superior vision that allows them to see in minimal light, and to their supple and silent wings.
|Stamina=3
|firereddex=When it needs to think, it rotates its head 180 degrees to sharpen its intellectual power.
|StaminaMax=4
|leafgreendex=Its eyes are specially adapted. They concentrate even faint light and enable it to see in the dark.
|Jump=4
|diamonddex=Its eyes are special. They can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light.
|JumpMax=5
|pearldex=If it flips its head upside down, it's a sign that it is engaged in very complex thinking.
}}
}}


===Game locations===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Availability|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type=normal |
|type1=Normal
gen=2 |
|type2=Flying
gsrarity=Uncommon |
|Normal=  100
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2}}, {{rtn|8}}, {{rtn|12}}, {{rtn|13}}, {{rtn|14}}, and {{rtn|43}} (night) |
|Fighting=100
crarity=Uncommon |
|Flying=  100
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2}}, {{rtn|5}}, {{rtn|8}}, {{rtn|11}}, {{rtn|13}}, {{rtn|14}}, {{rtn|15}}, {{rtn|25}}, {{rtn|26}}, {{rtn|27}}, {{rtn|37}}, {{rtn|38}}, {{rtn|39}}, and {{rtn|43}} (night) |
|Poison=  100
earea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Hoothoot}} |
|Ground=    0
colorarity=One |
|Rock=    200
coloarea=[[Pyrite Town]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
|Bug=      50
dprarity=Common |
|Ghost=    0
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|Steel=  100
ptrarity=??? |
|Fire=    100
ptarea=[[Great Marsh]] (Night only) |
|Water=  100
palarea=Forest |
|Grass=    50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    200
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=   100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||patch=Version 3.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|53|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/H|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/H|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0724-Hisui|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0956|Espathra}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0962|Bombirdier}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0962|Bombirdier}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2}}
 
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Noctowl|Normal|Flying|2|7}}
 
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=I used my brain to fight!
|P2=The situation's dire... Only half my HP remains...
|P3=The situation's grim... I'm incapable of thinking...
|PL=I leveled up! I think my IQ went up, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gengar}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Gengar}}
|P1=I can see things at night. Yes, I can SEE!
|P2=Why is it...so dark... around here?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=2
|num=032
|pastnum=023
|browser=It causes twisters around itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164
|walk=1.05
|hp=59
|attack=77
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=164|bttype=Flying
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=164|stype=Flying|num=494
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=164
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Hoothoot
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=145
|defense=156
|fast={{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Extrasensory}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|From November 29, 2021 onward}}
}}
}}
 
|}
====In side games====
{{-}}
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! Game
! Location
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{flying color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
| Phobos Jet<br>Endless Level 44<br>Forever Level 10<br>Mr. Who's Den
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Red and Blue)]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}};"| [[File:GO164Jan2022.png|100px]]
| Evolve from {{p|Hoothoot}}
|-
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Time and Darkness)]]
| New Year's outfit
| [[Foggy Forest]] (6F-11F)
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Evolution data===
{{BaseStats|
{{Evobox-2
HP=100 |
|type1=Normal
Attack=50 |
|type2=Flying
Defense=50 |
|pictype=art
SpAtk=76 |
|no1=0163
SpDef=96 |
|name1=Hoothoot
Speed=70 }}
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0164
|name2=Noctowl
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying}}
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=164}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=164}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=164}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=164}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=164|crop=87}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=164|crop=103}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=164|crop=163}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0164}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0164}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|164|Noctowl}}
==In the anime==
[[File:RVT Noctowl.png|thumb|250px|Noctowl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ash Noctowl.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Noctowl in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Noctowl]]====
In ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]'', a man was trying to capture a small, {{Shiny}} Noctowl with traps but kept failing due to the Owl Pokémon's intelligence. After {{TRT}} was sent flying, Noctowl allowed {{Ash}} to have the chance to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. After an intense {{pkmn|battle}}, Ash succeeded.
 
====Other====
In ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'', [[Wings Alexander]] owns a Noctowl. For most of the episode, it was sleeping in its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s plane, but it finally flew out to help Ash's own Noctowl when the flight encountered problems.
 
In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', [[Ornithol]] owns a Noctowl, which shares his aspirations to win the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. However, it never competed with him in the competition since Ornithol was never able to catch two more eligible Pokémon.
 
In ''[[JN079|Night and Day, You are the Ones!]]'', [[Ilunas]] used a Noctowl as a mode of transportation. It later battled [[Soleil]] and [[Chloe]], only to be defeated.
 
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', onboard the [[Brave Olivine]], serving as the ship's lookout. It has made further appearances in [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]].
 
===Minor appearances===
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Noctowl debuted in ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]''.
 
In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', a Noctowl protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.
 
In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Noctowl was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.
 
In ''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Noctowl competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{ci|Mulberry}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Noctowl competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[DP004|Dawn Of A New Era!]]''.
 
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
 
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', a Trainer's Noctowl competed in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] and battled a {{p|Fearow}}.
 
In ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', a Trainer's Noctowl participated in the fake ''[[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]]'' that {{TRT}} had set up.
 
In ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', {{MTR}}'s fantasy featured a Noctowl.


===Type effectiveness===
Multiple Noctowl appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.
{{DP Type effectiveness|
 
type1=Normal|
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
type2=Flying|
 
Normal=  100 |
===Pokédex entries===
Fighting=100 |
{{Animedexheader|Johto|no}}
Flying=  100 |
{{Animedexbody|EP154|Noctowl|Ash's Pokédex|Noctowl, the Owl Pokémon. The [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Hoothoot}}. This highly intelligent Pokémon often twists its head 180 degrees when it is thinking. Noctowl is a nocturnal Pokémon.}}
Poison=  100 |
{{Animedexbody|EP182|Confusion|Ash's Pokédex|Confusion. This powerful {{t|Psychic}} [[move|attack]] {{status|Confusion|confuses}} an opponent and [[damage|weakens]] it as well.}}
Ground=   0 |
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
Rock=   200 |
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
Bug=     50 |
{{Animedexbody|DP185|Noctowl|Dawn's Pokédex|Noctowl, the Owl Pokémon, and the evolved form of Hoothoot. Noctowl's eyes have a special power that allows it to see in the faintest light, as if it was the middle of the day.}}
Ghost=     0 |
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
Steel=  100 |
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Falkner Noctowl Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Noctowl in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Noctowl appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].
 
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Noctowl appeared in [[PBK2]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'', under the ownership of [[Falkner]]. It was first seen alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}} while he was trying to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Skarmory}}.
 
{{adv|Crystal}} mentioned that she caught a Noctowl on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.


Fire=    100 |
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
Water=  100 |
Grass=  50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=    200 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1|}}


===Learnset===
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS587|Malamar Traps]]''.
{{evolved learnset intro|Noctowl}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|normal|flying|4|2|Noctowl}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Foresight|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|70|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|27|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|32|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|37|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|42|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|47|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|52|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|57|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{movelist/note|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
Multiple Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'' and ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]'' as residents of the [[Pokémon Village]].
{{movelisttm|normal|flying|4|2|Noctowl}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Beauty|0}}
{{movelist/note|4}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]'' as a resident of the Pokémon Village.
{{eggmoves|normal|flying|4|2|Noctowl}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Doduo}}, {{p|Dodrio}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Skarmory}}<br>{{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Chatot}}|FeatherDance|Flying|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Fearow}}|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Natu}}, {{p|Xatu}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Noctowl}}<br>{{p|Altaria}}<br>{{p|Togekiss}}|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}<br>{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}<br>{{p|Aerodactyl}}<br>{{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}<br>{{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Staraptor}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS592|Zygarde Agitated]]''.
{{tutor|normal|flying|4|2|Noctowl}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0||'''|yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3||'''|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{tutor/note|4}}


====Special moves====
A Noctowl appeared in ''[[PS593|Xerneas Gives]]''.
{{Shadow moves|164|30|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Steel Wing|Steel|Hypnosis|Psychic|Reflect|Psychic|Fly|Flying|colo|normal|flying}}


===Side game data===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{Side game|
A Trainer's Noctowl appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
type=flying |
ndex=164 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Flyaway Forest |
P1= I used my brain to fight! |
P2= The situation's dire... Only half my HP remains... |
P3= The situation's grim... I'm incapable of thinking... |
PL= I leveled up! I think my IQ went up, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
}}


===Evolution===
==In the TCG==
{{evobox/1|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|[[Level|Level 20]]|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{main|Noctowl (TCG)}}


===Sprites===
==In the TFG==
{{Sprite|
One Noctowl figure has been released.
type=flying|
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Noctowl|24}}
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=164|
name=Noctowl|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the anime, Noctowl is the only Pokémon to be captured in its shiny form by a main character.
* Noctowl is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to appear as a {{Shiny}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* The first officially shiny Pokémon ever to be seen in the anime was {{AP|Noctowl}}.
* In [[Generation IX]], prior to the Version 3.0.0 update of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Noctowl was unable to learn {{m|Defog}}, while its pre-evolution could.
* Noctowl can no longer learn {{m|Flash}} in Generation IV.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Noctowl's appearance is based on that of the Japanese {{wp|Eagle Owl}}, who were seen as wise divine messengers of the gods.
Noctowl seems to be based on a {{wp|horned owl}}, particularly the {{wp|Eurasian eagle-owl}} due to its red eyes. The feathers that make up its "horns" also resemble a pair of large, bushy eyebrows, which can be interpreted as a sign of age and wisdom, traits that are sometimes associated with owls. This association with wisdom may also explain its ability to learn various {{t|Psychic}}-type moves.  


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Noctowl's name is a combination of ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'' and ''{{wp|owl}}''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 夜 ''yoru'', night, and 木菟 ''mimizuku'', {{wp|horned owl}}. Its German name, Noctuh, comes from ''nocturnus'', Latin for nocturnal, and  {{tt|Uhu|owl}}. Its French name, Noarfang, comes from {{tt|noir|black}} and {{tt|harfang|snowy owl}}.
Noctowl may be a combination of ''{{wp|nocturnal}}'' and ''{{wp|owl}}''.
 
Yorunozuku may be a combination of 夜 ''yoru'' (night) and 木菟 ''mimizuku'' ({{wp|horned owl}}).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Noctuh
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Noarfang
|ja=ヨルノズク ''Yorunozuku''|jameaning=From {{tt|夜 ''yoru''|night}} and {{wp|horned owl|{{tt|木菟 ''mimizuku''|horned owl}}}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 야부엉 ''Yabueong''
|fr=Noarfang|frmeaning=From {{tt|''noir''|black}} and {{wp|Snowy owl|{{tt|''harfang''|snowy owl}}}}
|es=Noctowl|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Noctuh|demeaning=From ''nocturnal'' and ''{{tt|Uhu|eagle owl}}''
|it=Noctowl|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=야부엉 ''Yabueong''|komeaning=From {{tt|야 (夜) ''ya''|night}} and {{tt|부엉이 ''bueong-i''|owl}}
|zh_cmn=貓頭夜鷹 / 猫头夜鹰 ''Māotóuyèyīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|貓頭鷹 / 猫头鹰 ''māotóuyīng''|owl}} and {{tt|夜 ''yè''|night}}
|zh_yue=貓頭夜鷹 ''Māautàuhyehyīng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|貓頭鷹 ''māautàuhyīng''|owl}} and {{tt|夜 ''yeh''|night}}
|hi=निशाउल ''Nishaul''|himeaning=From {{tt|निशा ''nisha''|night}} and {{tt|उल्लू ''ullu''|owl}}
|ru=Ноктоул ''Noktoul''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โยรุโนะซึคุ ''Yorunosuekhu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[[wp:Noctowl|Article on Wikipedia]]


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