Introduced in the Burning Crusade expansion pack. The Arakkoa are a race of humanoid birds native to Outland. They have brightly feathered bodies in a veritable rainbow of colors, hooked beaks, clawed hands, taloned feet, and an erectile crest of feathers on their heads.

They have great magical power over the arcane, and are also highly intelligent.

Arakkoa breed a species of owl called “Kaliri”, which have valuable feathers. They also use several types of ravens and owls as guards.

Arakkoa likely pay homage to the Aarakocra from the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The Arakkoa are also likely to pay homage to the Skeksis from The Dark Crystal by Jim Henson. In Terrokar you break the Dark Crystal as seen in the movie.