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Archaeopteryx

This creature is roughly the size of a raven, with broad wings and a long tail compared to its body length.

Archaeopteryx CR 1/4

XP 100
N Tiny animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +1

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)
hp 4 (1d8)
Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft., climb 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (poor)
Melee bite +4 (1d4–4)
Space 2-1/2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 3, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 7
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 6
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Climb +10, Fly +6
SQ weak flier

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Familiar

The master of an archaeopteryx familiar gains a +2 bonus on Reflex saves.

Weak Flier (Ex)

An archaeopteryx can't hover or fly up at an angle greater than 45 degrees while flying.

Source Wikipedia

ECOLOGY

Environment temperate or warm forests
Organization single, pair, or nest (4–10)
Treasure none

Archaeopteryxes are primitive birds. Instead of beaks, they have lizard-like heads with serrated teeth.

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