The phororhacos is a large, flightless bird with a huge head and a powerful beak.  It is six feet tall at the shoulder, and ten feet overall. Adult males have a red crest and a tuft of orange feathers on the back of its head. This bird is covered in dark gray and brown feathers, and its legs are light gray with black claws. The phororhacos emits a fierce, deep, braying battle cry when fighting or challenging another of its kind for territory. The phororhacos is a fearless killer and attack even if outnumbered.