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Haast’s Eagle

By John Megahan - Ancient DNA Tells Story of Giant Eagle Evolution. PLoS Biol 3(1): e20. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0030020.g001, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52877, Haast's Eagle
By John Megahan – Ancient DNA Tells Story of Giant Eagle Evolution. PLoS Biol 3(1): e20. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0030020.g001, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52877

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 Dice4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative+2
Speed10 ft. (2 squares), Fly 80 ft. (average)
Armor Class14 (+3 Dexterity, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple+3/+5
AttackTalons +6 melee (1d8+2)
Full Attack2 talons +6 melee (1d8+2) and bite +1 melee (1d6+1)
Space/Reach5 ft./5 ft.
Special AttacksPounce
Special QualitiesLow-Light Vision
SavesFort +6, Ref +7, Will +6
AbilitiesStrength 14, Dexterity 17, Constitution 14, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 14, Charisma 6
SkillsListen +6, Spot +17
FeatsAlertness, Flyby Attack, Improved Natural Attack (talons) (B), Weapon Finesse (B)
EnvironmentTemperate mountains
OrganizationSolitary or pair
Challenge Rating3
TreasureNone
AlignmentAlways neutral
Advancement5 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.

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