What special need does Hoothoot have in Pokémon Pokopia?

Hoothoot has a preference for darkness in Pokémon Pokopia.

Pokopia's habitat system requires players to consider the individual needs of different Pokémon. Creating attractive scenery is not enough; players must arrange environmental features that suit the species they want to invite or keep comfortable.

The game gives Hoothoot as a clear example: this Pokémon enjoys darkness. That preference fits Hoothoot's established identity as a nocturnal owl-like Pokémon, but Pokopia turns the trait into a practical town-building requirement.

Players also create habitats through combinations of landscape and objects. The game describes examples such as planting grass under a tree or placing a punching bag next to a bench. These arrangements help attract particular Pokémon.