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'''Hootzes''' are common enemies appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', being members of the [[Snowmads|Snowmad]] organization. They are brown owls wearing a collar with the Snowmad insignia on it. They function similarly to the [[Tiki Buzz]]es from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]/[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3D]]''.
'''Hootzes''' are brown owl enemies who appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', and are members of [[Snowmads]] as shown from their collar bearing the Snowmad insignia. They act similarly to the [[Tiki Buzz]]es from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.


[[File:Hootz art.png|thumb|left|Concept artwork of a Hootz]]
[[File:Hootz art.png|thumb|left|Concept artwork of a Hootz]]
Hootzes do not actively attack the [[Kong]]s, only flying around in a set area. However, a mere bump with their lateral or bottom sides causes the Kongs to lose one heart point. Their paths of movement include straight and circular lines and might appear in groups of two or more. Hootzes can be defeated with any attack, the safest being a stomp or [[barrel]] throw.
Hootzes do not actively attack the [[Kong]]s, only flying around in a set area. As with other enemies, if the Kongs come into contact with a Hootz, they lose a heart point. Hootz paths of movement include straight and circular lines and might appear in groups of two or more. Hootzes can be defeated with any attack, the safest being a stomp or [[barrel]] throw. If the Kongs bounce on them, they can receive an additional height boost, aside from defeating them.


Although they are present in most levels of the game, [[Autumn Heights]] is the island that seems to be themed after and dedicated to various species of Hootz. This is judged by their prominence and the numerous owl statues and constructions found there. In [[Bopopolis]], arrangements of Hootz are used to bounce over bottomless [[pit]]s. Enemies related to Hootzes include [[Puffton]]s and [[Blue Hootz]]es, and their leader, [[Skowl]], resides near the summit of Autumn Heights.
Although they are present in most levels of the game, [[Autumn Heights]] is the island that seems to be themed after and dedicated to various species of Hootz. This is judged by their prominence and the numerous owl statues and constructions found there. In [[Bopopolis]], arrangements of Hootz are used to bounce over bottomless [[pit]]s. Enemies related to Hootzes include [[Puffton]]s and [[Blue Hootz]]es, and their leader, [[Skowl]], resides near the summit of Autumn Heights.

Revision as of 08:50, June 23, 2019

Not to be confused with Hoot or Hoo.

Template:Species-infobox Hootzes are brown owl enemies who appear in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and are members of Snowmads as shown from their collar bearing the Snowmad insignia. They act similarly to the Tiki Buzzes from Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Concept artwork of a Hootz
Concept artwork of a Hootz

Hootzes do not actively attack the Kongs, only flying around in a set area. As with other enemies, if the Kongs come into contact with a Hootz, they lose a heart point. Hootz paths of movement include straight and circular lines and might appear in groups of two or more. Hootzes can be defeated with any attack, the safest being a stomp or barrel throw. If the Kongs bounce on them, they can receive an additional height boost, aside from defeating them.

Although they are present in most levels of the game, Autumn Heights is the island that seems to be themed after and dedicated to various species of Hootz. This is judged by their prominence and the numerous owl statues and constructions found there. In Bopopolis, arrangements of Hootz are used to bounce over bottomless pits. Enemies related to Hootzes include Pufftons and Blue Hootzes, and their leader, Skowl, resides near the summit of Autumn Heights.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese コウル
Kouru
Kowl; likely from the Japanese word "little" 「小」 ko and the English word "owl".

German Greule
From gruselig (scary) and Eule (Owl)