Eagle



Eagles are Birds of Prey, found mainly in mountainous areas throughout Azeroth. The eagle is a national emblem for both the human nations of Alterac (a single-headed version) and Lordaeron (both a single and a mythical twin-headed version ). The Amani tribe of Forest Trolls also worships an eagle loa named Akil'zon.

Giant eagles are used as mounts by Frostborn and Highmountain tauren.

Harpies create vile rocs from cursed eagles.

Biology
Eagle meat and eggs are suitable for consumption, the eggs even being a delicacy among tauren.

Their feathers are commonly used in taunka fortune-telling ceremonies and to help with crafting arrows.

Known

 * Amani Eagle, native to Zul'aman.
 * Soaring Eagle, tamed by the Amani trolls, appear during the fight with Akil'zon.
 * Amani Kidnapper, tamed by the Amani trolls, appear during the fight with Akil'zon, picking up random players and strangling them.
 * Dawnfeather Flyers are found perched around Dawn's Blossom in the Jade Forest.
 * Duskwing Eagle, native to Howling Fjord.
 * Golden Eagle, native to Loch Modan.
 * Great Eagles of Highmountain, in the Broken Isles.
 * Hyjal Eagles and Hyjal Huntresses are found in Mount Hyjal.
 * Hungry Bloodtalons are found near Grookin Hill in the Jade Forest.
 * Imperial Eagle, native to Grizzly Hills, also appearing as chicks.
 * Kalimdor Eagles are found in Stonetalon Mountains.
 * Sharptalon Eagles are found in the Lost City of the Tol'vir
 * Stabled Westguard Eagles are found into Westguard Keep in Howling Fjord
 * Stormcrest Eagles are native to Storm Peaks, also appearing as hatchlings.
 * Upland Eagles are found around Mount Neverest in Kun-Lai Summit.

Undead
In addition, there are also undead eagles, usually serving the scourge:
 * Blighthawks are critters flying above Andorhal in the Western Plaguelands.
 * Carrion Hunters can be found flying around Ymirheim in Icecrown.
 * Scourgebeak Fleshrippers can be found flying around the Fleshwerks in Icecrown.
 * Time-Twisted Shadowtalons appear at the Ruby Dragonshrine in End Time.
 * Vargul Plaguetalons can be found flying around Thrym's End in Zul'Drak.

Other

 * An Eagle Spirit turned to stone is found with Anzu in Sethekk Halls.

Extinct or removed

 * Amani Eagle Spirits were encountered during the fight with Zul'jin.

Named

 * Akil'zon is an Amani loa that takes the form of an eagle.
 * Akil'darah is a forest troll loa spirit of the Hinterlands.
 * Alitus is a rare mob flying above the Ruins of Southshore.
 * Aviash is the mount of chieftain Lasan Skyhorn.
 * Goldwing is featured in the Darkmoon Faire zoo on Darkmoon Island.
 * Heronis is a rare mob living in Dustwallow Marsh.
 * Issliruk is the Tuskarr spirit of war, often depicted as a silver eagle. He appears in-game as Spirit of Issliruk.
 * Ohn'ahra is a Wild God in the form of a giant eagle spirit who infused a portion of her power into the artifact weapon Talonclaw.
 * Talonshrike can be found in Howling Fjord. His eyes are said to be capable of finding anything.

As a companion

 * Tickbird Hatchlings and White Tickbird Hatchlings are random drops from the Mysterious Egg, which can be obtained after reaching reputation with The Oracles.
 * Fledgling Kingfeathers and Fledgling Olivebacks can be caught in Azsuna.
 * Golden Eaglets can be caught in Stormheim.
 * Skyhorn Nestling is a reward from Empty Nest.

In the RPG
These birds of prey inhabit nearly every terrain and climate, though they all prefer high, secluded nesting spots. A typical eagle is about 3 feet long and has a wingspan of about 7 feet. They are diurnal birds of prey. Eagles dive at prey, raking with their powerful talons.


 * Giant Eagles are described in appendix three of the monster manual, where the humans use them as mounts.

Speculation
The Eagle Spirit near Anzu is the only known eagle to be present in Outland, but his presence does suggest that there are (or used to be) other eagles.