Garuda (enemy)

Garuda is the name of an enemy that appears in some Final Fantasy titles, some appearances more notable than others.

Final Fantasy III
This was the first appearance of the Garuda. It appeared as a winged/humanoid boss enemy.

Final Fantasy VII
The Garuda appears completely opposite of its FFIII counterpart, this time as a bird-like creature with human arms.

Final Fantasy IX
The Garuda appears as both a regular and friendly enemy.

Final Fantasy X
Garuda is a large bird-like enemy similar to a Ka. During the party's first encounter with this enemy, Yuna summons Valefor for the very first time.

Final Fantasy XI
Garuda Prime is the name of the creature which much be defeated in order for a summoner to learn to call forth Garuda, the summoned creature, though that is not the only possible reward for defeating her.

Final Fantasy XII
The Garuda first appears as a boss outside the Tomb of Raithwall. Despite this, it isn't classified as a boss in the Clan Primer since it appears as a regular enemy called Garuda-Egi later on in the Paramina Rift.