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Eagle
Thoron Wingspread up to 180 ft.
Largest bird in Middle Earth. Sometimes known to carry Wizards, dwarfs and Hobbits,
either in talons or on back.
Voice Speak Westron, Quenya.
Range Mountainous areas of Middle Earth, esp. Misty Mountains, Vale of
Anduin, Wilderland. Sometimes hunts far from mountains.
Similar Species Only flying creature of similar size is Winged Nazgul
(see).
Winged Nazgul
Ulari Hideous flying cretures. Can be told from Eagle at a distance by
longer neck (suitable for hacking off head), lack of feathers. Closer up, foul
odor and prescence of undead Ringwraith on back is diagnostic.
Voice A harsh croak
Range Mordor and surrounding mountains and areas, to Field of Pelennor
(1 report). Very rare, if indeed it still exists.