I was recently inspired to create a new character. But of what? Zebra immediately came to mind, because I love them, but I wanted something a little different. Then I saw a really cool looking gryphon and knew that's what I wanted. But what kind of bird? It had to be something cute, so of course I went with my favorite bird.
TL;DR - Say hello to Cozca, my zebra/king vulture hippogriff!