Griffon

Griffons are a species of odd toed ungulate from the equine family.

They have six limbs, with the two front ones featuring bird-like legs with 5 talons (4 front ones, 1 back one) and the two hind ones featuring feline-like paws with 5 toes (4 front ones, 1 back one) as well as a pair of long wings.

Their upper body is coated in feathers and features a beak, while their lower body is coated in fur and features a long tail with hair at the end that matches the color of the wing feathers.

Subdivisions
There are two races of Griffons.

Shirdals originate in eastern Equestria. Their name comes from the word for Griffons used by ancient Cattle.

Lithian Griffons make up the majority of Griffons in Equus and they mostly live in Griffonstone.

Evolution
Griffons are closely related to Sphinxes and manticores and believed to share a common ancestor.

Notable individuals

 * Gustave le Grand, famed baker