Haast’s Eagle

Haast’s Eagles prey on anything smaller than them and even creatures larger than them, such as giant moas and (occasionally) humans.

Originally Posted by  InsanePsychoRabbit of the Wizards Community forums.  
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Haast’s Eagles can grow up to nearly five feet long and stand 3 feet tall, for a flying creature its size, a its especially agile. Their wingspan of is anywhere from 8 to 10 feet. Haast’s Eagles weigh between 20 and 33 pounds.

Haast’s Eagle
Medium animal
Hit Dice	4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	10 ft. (2 squares), Fly 80 ft. (average)
Armor Class	14 (+3 Dexterity, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple	+3/+5
Attack	Talons +6 melee (1d8+2)
Full Attack	2 talons +6 melee (1d8+2) and bite +1 melee (1d6+1)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Pounce
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision
Saves	Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +6
Abilities	Strength 14, Dexterity 17, Constitution 14, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 14, Charisma 6
Skills	Listen +6, Spot +17
Feats	Alertness, Flyby Attack, Improved Natural Attack (talons) (B), Weapon Finesse (B)
Environment	Temperate mountains
Organization	Solitary or pair
Challenge Rating	3
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	5 HD (Medium), 6-8 HD (Large)

Combat

Haast’s Eagles attack by diving at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. When hunting moa birds, their favorite prey, a Haast’s Eagle often seizes its prey’s pelvis with the talons of one foot and kills it with a blow to the head or neck from the other foot’s talons. The striking force of a Haast’s Eagle’s attack is approximately equivalent to a cinder block landing on the target from a height of about 80 feet.

Pounce (Ex): If a flying Haast’s Eagle charges (dives) at its foe during the first round of combat, it can follow up with a full attack.

Saves: Like a dire animal, a Haast’s Eagle has all good saves.

Skills: Haast’s Eagles have a +8 racial bonus on Spot checks.