Vereut Eagles

The vereut eagle inhabits the hills of eastern Eriador. It is blue over most of its body and wings, but its hue reaches a dark purple near the face and wing tips. The Eagle's beak and eyes standout in stark contrast, for they both are a bright yellow color. While hunting, they fly silently, low to the ground, enabling them to the tops of hills and ridges to surprise their favorite prey: gophers and Rock Hyrax. This method of hunting is startling to those are unacquainted with the beasts, and many an Eriadoran has suddenly found himself in a brief, bewildering combat at the crest of a hill. Several Gwathuirim wear scars on their faces attesting that these chance meetings can be dangerous.