Hippogriff

Description
A Hippogriff is a legendary creature with the front half of an eagle and the hind half of a horse.

Physical Appearance
A Hippogriff was a magical beast that had the front legs, wings, and head of a giant eagle and the body, hind legs and tail of a horse. It was very similar to another magical creature, the Griffin, with the horse rear replacing the lion rear.

Size
Hippogriffs can weigh around 200-300 pounds when fully grown and can be up to 18 feet tall when standing on their hind legs.

Abilities
It makes an excellent steed, being able to fly as fast as lightning. The Hippogriff is said to be an omnivore, eating either plants or meat. Hippogriffs dive at their prey and strike with their clawed forelegs. When they cannot dive, they slash with claws and beak.

Weakneses
They cannot swim, and if they should get caught in a current their wings have a tendency to drag them under and cause them to drown.

Behavior and Personality
Hippogriffs are intensely proud creatures.