I’ve been actually been wanting a griffon form for a while now. I just couldn’t settle on a species for the bird half, until I happened upon the bearded vulture. They’re technically white, but take on an orangey hue from habitual dirt-bathing and drinking mineral waters. The color, and the black band on the face, made it a natural fit for my cheetah/lion main form. This isn’t a permanent change, just an alternate for when I’m feeling birdy.

Human stock by VishStudio
http://vishstudio.deviantart.com/art/Male-stock-323863579

Animal stock by xCrystals, Unseelie-Stock, xRavenStockx and Richard Bartz (CC-licensed photo)
http://xcrystals.deviantart.com/art/Griffon-Vulture-Wings-Stock-185691557
http://unseelie-stock.deviantart.com/art/Cheetah-05-338458356
http://xravenstockx.deviantart.com/art/Cheetah-01-11608060
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bartgeier_Gypaetus_barbatus_front_Richard_Bartz.jpg