Hippogriff

A beast whose magical origins are lost to history, a Hippogriff possesses the wings and forelimbs of an eagle, the hindquarters of a horse, and a head that combines the features of both animals.
Reclusive and omnivorous, Hippogriffs mate for life and seldom venture more than a few miles from their nest. When defending its mate or young, a Hippogriff fights to the death. Hippogriffs don't lay eggs but give birth to live young.
Dragons, Griffons, and wyverns have a taste for Hippogriff meat and frequently prey on these creatures.
A Hippogriff raised in captivity can be trained to be a faithful companion and mount. Of all the creatures that can serve as flying mounts, Hippogriffs are among the easiest to train and the most loyal once trained properly.