Griffons

The Griffon is large, dark, griffin-like creature of Grimm.

Appearance
It has the head, wings and talons of a predatory bird and the legs, tail and body of a lion. On its head, it has a external skull with a bone-white beak and four red eyes. It's entire skin is black.

History
They appeared during the Grimm invasion of Vale entering the city. Several attacked students in theAmity Colosseum, but they are stopped by Professor Peter Port and Doctor Bartholomew Oobleck, who kept them at bay as the students escaped.

A few more were seen in Beacon's courtyard, with one particular griffin unaffected by Coco Adel's Gatling bullets. A giant one ate Roman Torchwick alive, it tried to attack Ruby, but she kicked it into the hull of the now-disabled airship, which proceeds to crash into the ground and explode.

Abilities and Powers
They are capable of flight, they also have sharp talons and a large beak to attack with.