Centaur

A Centaur is a magical creature that is a fusion of a human and a horse. Despite being intelligent, Centaurs are classified as Beasts by the Ministry of Magic at their own request since they were unhappy at having to share Being status with Hags and Vampires.

Physical description
Like Humans, Centaurs can come in a variety of colours, ranging from deep black to palomino. They have the body of a horse, and the torso, arms and head of a Human.

Habitat
Centaurs are forest-dwelling, and in each country where colonies exist, the Wizarding authority has set aside land exclusively for their use. However, Centaurs have their own methods of concealment, and avoid contact with both Wizards and Muggles. They generally live in herds of ten to fifty individuals.

Magical abilities
Centaurs do not use wands for magic, but are known to be well-versed in magical healing, Divination, archery, and Astronomy.

Relationship with Wizardkind
A Centaur Liaison Office exists in the Ministry of Magic's Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, though no Centaur has ever used it. A Centaur is also represented in the Fountain of Magical Brethren at the Ministry of Magic.

Known Centaurs

 * Bane
 * Firenze
 * Magorian
 * Ronan

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them