Horseclaw

Horseclaws are large, two-legged, flightless birds that were used as a mount for humans. They first appeared in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, but were also used as a rideable animal native to the desert biome in Super Mario Bros: Warriors of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Appearance and Biology.

Horseclaws have large beaks, vestigial wings and large claws with three toes on each foot. Most Horseclaws have dark to black feathers that cover their bodies. With their design, Horseclaws often look like terror birds and just like them, they could run at high speeds. The difference between baby Horseclaws is that they have fluffy white down feathers.