Rowlet

Rowlet is the Grass/Flying-type starter Pokémon of the Alola region, introduced in Generation VII (Pokémon Sun and Moon). True to its Pokédex description, it flies in near silence and can twist its head almost fully around to scan its surroundings, launching sharp feathers as projectiles. It evolves into Dartrix and then Decidueye, gaining a more ninja- or archer-like combat style as it matures.

The Japanese name モクロー (Mokurō) combines 木 (moku, 'tree/wood') with フクロウ (fukurō, 'owl'), reflecting its identity as a Grass-type owl Pokémon. The English name 'Rowlet' blends 'owl' with the diminutive suffix '-let' (as in 'owlet,' a young owl), and also evokes 'rowan'/'leaf' for its grass typing. Both names emphasize a small, leafy owlet.