Dire hawk

A dire hawk was a much larger and more powerful version of a hawk.

Description
Dire hawks were swift, having a huge wingspan that allowed them to soar through the air. For this reason, they were often used in mounted combat. The Moonsea skysentinels employed such creatures as aerial scouts, and were made part of their military tactics, such as swooping in, attacking foes, and then flying away at a quick pace.

They were incredibly strong, dexterous and robust. In the daylight, dire hawks were very perceptive at spotting other creatures and objects.

Behavior
Dire hawks were loyal to their masters, carrying them in combat or fighting side-by side. With more experience, these dire animals became stronger and better naturally armored. Some of them had close relationships with druids, such as Joatra Stelmar.

Ecology
They were known to nest in large groups, close to the Dragonspine Mountains.

Combat
The exceptionally strong creatures had no trouble taking down their enemies, raking with their sharp talons and biting them. They were incredibly quick, capable of moving an average of 80 ft (24.4 m) in 6 seconds. To avoid enemies, these alert dire animals could execute a wingover, swiftly changing directions.