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Description
The Golden Zephyr Gryphon is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest Gryphons in the 'known world'. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess. You're most likely to see this gryphon soaring on steady wings or diving in pursuit of the deer and other medium size mammals that are its main prey. Sometimes seen attacking large mammals, or fighting off large predators in defense of its prey and young, the Golden Zephyr has long inspired both reverence and fear.

Behavior
Usually found alone or in pairs, Golden Zephyrs typically soar or glide with wings lifted into a slight “V” and the wingtip feathers spread like fingers. They capture prey on or near the ground, locating it by soaring, flying low over the ground, or hunting from a perch.

Habitat
Golden Zephyrs favor partially or completely open country, especially around mountains, hills, and cliffs. They use a variety of habitats ranging from arctic to desert, including tundra, shrublands, grasslands, coniferous forests, farmland, and areas along rivers and streams.

Credits
Rear Body
Eagle Head
Wings
Body Texture

Tools
Yiynova MSP19U+ Drawing Tablet Monitor
Photoshop CS6

Description
The Golden Zephyr Gryphon is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest Gryphons in the 'known world'. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess. You're most likely to see this gryphon soaring on steady wings or diving in pursuit of the deer and other medium size mammals that are its main prey. Sometimes seen attacking large mammals, or fighting off large predators in defense of its prey and young, the Golden Zephyr has long inspired both reverence and fear.

Behavior
Usually found alone or in pairs, Golden Zephyrs typically soar or glide with wings lifted into a slight “V” and the wingtip feathers spread like fingers. They capture prey on or near the ground, locating it by soaring, flying low over the ground, or hunting from a perch.

Habitat
Golden Zephyrs favor partially or completely open country, especially around mountains, hills, and cliffs. They use a variety of habitats ranging from arctic to desert, including tundra, shrublands, grasslands, coniferous forests, farmland, and areas along rivers and streams.

Credits
Rear Body
Eagle Head
Wings
Body Texture

Tools
Yiynova MSP19U+ Drawing Tablet Monitor
Photoshop CS6