Forest Falcon

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13
Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
Speed 20 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
6 (-2)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	3 (-4)	14 (+2)	5 (-3)

Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +4
Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages –
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Falcon Dive. If the falcon is flying and dives at least 20 feet straight toward a target, it has advantage on the next attack roll it makes against that target before the end of its turn. If the attack hits, it deals an extra 2 (1d4) damage to the target.
• Keen Sight. The falcon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

ACTIONS

• Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

ABOUT

A forest falcon is a large, swift raptor adapted to agile flight through dense canopy rather than bursts of speed in open air. It prefers a high perch, watching for movement from prey on the forest floor. The falcon strikes in a diving ambush and can even run down prey on foot.