Harpies

Harpies are the result of pseudo-magical experiments; human women were crossed with birds, resulting in women with oversized wings and birdlike talons. As if this weren't disturbing enough, harpies generally disdain wearing any clothing. The trauma of the experimentation done to them has apparently driven them to madness, although some base form of intelligence (or instinct) still guides their actions. They prefer to attack their foes with the razor-sharp talons on their feet, making them formidable enemies.

Harpies can be found in dungeons as well as in the wilderness, mostly near mountains.

Notable encounters
A group of harpies had abducted the son of Lady Tory, Ricky, in Ultima VII from Serpent's Hold. It is up to the Avatar to rescue Ricky from the harpies at the Shrine of Honor and destroy them.

Trivia

 * Harpies were to be included in the cancelled Ultima X. Link: Ultima X Harpy