Eagles inhabit nearly every terrain and climate, though they all prefer high, secluded nesting spots. Like all birds of prey, they have powerful clawed talons and sharp, hooked beaks perfect for tearing flesh. Their enhanced eyesight allows them to spot prey from great distances, and they typically hunt in wide circling patterns high above the ground.
Eagles typically build their massive nests in the tops of tall trees or among the rocky crags of steep cliffs. During breeding season, an eagle lays two eggs, but only one chick normally survives, as the stronger of the two usually kills and eats the weaker.
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Eagle
A typical eagle is about 3 feet long and has a wingspan of about 7 feet. (The statistics presented here can describe any similar-sized, diurnal bird of prey.)
Combat
Eagles dive at prey, raking with their powerful talons.
An eagle can be summoned with a summon nature’s ally I spell.
Eagle
Small animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +10
Defense
AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 5 (1d8+1)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
Offense
Speed 10 ft., fly 80 ft. (average)
Melee 2 talons +3 (1d4), bite +3 (1d4)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Statistics
Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6
Base Atk +0; CMB +−1; CMD 11 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Fly +8, Perception +10
Morale craven (−2)
Ecology
Environment temperate mountains
Organization solitary or pair
Special Abilities
Skills
Eagles have a +8 racial bonus to Perception checks, owing to their keen vision.
Giant eagle
Giant eagles are intelligent, keen-eyed birds of prey that sometimes associate with good creatures.
Giant eagles attack creatures that appear threatening, especially those intent on raiding the eagles’ nest for eggs or fledglings, which fetch a handsome price in many civilized areas. Young eagles can be trained and are prized as aerial mounts.
A typical giant eagle stands about 10 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 20 feet, and resembles its smaller cousins in nearly every way except size. It weighs about 500 pounds.
Combat
A giant eagle typically attacks from a great height, diving earthward at tremendous speed. When it cannot dive, it uses its powerful talons and slashing beak to strike at its target’s head and eyes.
A solitary giant eagle is typically hunting or patrolling in the vicinity of its nest and generally ignores creatures that do not appear threatening. A mated pair attacks in concert, making repeated diving attacks to drive away intruders, and fights to the death to defend their nest or hatchlings.
A giant eagle can be summoned with the summon nature’s ally IV spell.
Giant eagle
Large magical beast
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8
Defense
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (−1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural)
hp 24 (4d8+6)
Fort +5, Ref +7 (evasion), Will +3
Offense
Speed 10 ft., fly 80 ft. (average)
Melee 2 talons +7 (1d6+4), bite +7 (1d8+4)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Statistics
Str 18, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 10
Base Atk +4; CMB +9; CMD 22 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Flyby Attack, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Fly +6, Perception +8
Languages Common, Auran
Morale intrepid (+2)
Ecology
Environment temperate mountains
Organization solitary, pair, or eyrie (1d8+4)
Special Abilities
Evasion (Ex)
With a successful Reflex save against an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, a giant eagle takes no damage.
Skills
Giant eagles have a +4 racial bonus on Perception checks, owing to their keen vision.