A cockatrice is about the size of a turkey or goose and weighs in at twenty-five pounds, a cockatrice more closely resembles a chicken, but it is a hybrid with the wings of the bat and a lizard-like tail. The tail typically has yellow-green scales, and its wings were that of a shade of grey. Its feet and beak were typically yellow, and the feathers are of a golden-brown hue.
 
They are found in the southern regions of the realm, above ground and below. Though unappealing in nature, their bite is what gives everyone pause. Because any creature that a cockatrice bit could be permanently turned into stone. Cockatrices ferociously attack any creature that appears to threaten them or their lairs. Typically, flocks of them would attempt to overwhelm or confuse their opponents.
 
Fortunately for those seeking to collect feathers for use in potions and spell components, their lairs are soon abandoned if they feel it has been compromised. Thus, providing ample opportunity to collect them and bring them to you. Corked and sealed in a vial, to preserve its potency. Sufficient for all magical potions, magical studies, and spell components.