Bestiary entry from Final Fantasy XII.
The Axebeak (アックスビーク, Akkusubīku? or アクスビーク, Akusubīku?), also known as the Axe Beak, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, appearing first in Final Fantasy IX. It is typically presented as a flightless bird with a prominent beak.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Axe Beak appears as a relatively weak, Beast-type enemy encountered on the Mist Continent's Alexandria Plateau, Daines-horse Basin, and Lindblum Plateau. Its Glowing Eyes may put a party member to sleep and it can use Thundara, but due to its low stats the spell does not pose much threat. Quina can eat an Axe Beak to learn the Blu Mag spell, Limit Glove.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Axe Beak appears as a member of the cockatrice family. It is weak to Wind and Ice. It can spawn in the Meriphataud Mountains, in both the modern and Shadowreign eras.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Axebeak appears as an enemy in the Nam-Yensa Sandsea. It is not a difficult enemy to fell and can be easily dealt with water-elemental attacks.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Axe Beak appears as a variant of ziz normally encountered in Eastern Thanalan, though it also appears in Western La Noscea as part of the FATE 
Absolutely, Positively. It is the basis for a family of ziz also known as Sable Backs for their dark scales, known for their 
Sleep-inducing Slumber Breath.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Axebeak appears as a member of the cockatrice family characterized by its weakness to water-elemental attacks. It can inflict Stone on its enemies, and may bestow Berserk, Haste, and Quicken on itself and its allies.
Crystal Defenders[]
The Axebeak appears as an enemy in Crystal Defenders W1 and Crystal Defenders W2.
Etymology[]
The axe beak is a creature from Dungeons & Dragons. It is described as a prehistoric carnivorous flightless bird which is a very fast runner and an aggressive hunter.