OstrichThis human-sized bird has a long neck and legs sprouting from a round body covered in fluffy gray feathers.Ostrich CR 1Source Osirion, Legacy of the Pharaohs pg. 55
XP 400
N Medium animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +8DefenseAC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1OffenseSpeed 60 ft.
Melee claw +4 (1d6+4)StatisticsStr 17, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 16
Feats EnduranceB, RunB, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Acrobatics +6 (+18 when jumping), Perception +8
SQ crouchEcologyEnvironment warm deserts or plains
Organization solitary, pair, pride (5–10), or flock (11–50)
Treasure noneSpecial AbilitiesCrouch (Ex) An ostrich can hide in plain sight as a bush or shrub by crouching down and concealing its head and legs. It makes a Stealth check as normal, but anyone who observes it from within 30 feet automatically sees through the ruse.DescriptionAdult female ostriches average 6 feet tall and weigh about 220 pounds, with males averaging 7 to 9 feet and 250 pounds. Although they are likely to flee from predators when they can, ostriches are more than willing to stand and fight when trapped or defending their chicks; they’re known to kick even lions to death in defense of their young.
A trained ostrich has a market price of 80 gp, whereas an egg is worth 25 gp. Because it’s bipedal, an ostrich requires an exotic saddle.
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