Skarmory has much in common with the Andean Condor and also shares characteristics of pteranodons, and cranes, birds which are held in high esteem in Japan. It is also similar to many mythological, metallic birds such as the Stymphalian Birds, the Gagana, and the Alicanto. Skarmory is also believed to be based on an armored knight. - Quote from Bulbapedia
If you want to see the birdies here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_Condor , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pteranodon , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_(bird) , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stymphalian_Birds , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagana , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicanto
K done xD Now I'm not gonna link a knight because you can use your imagination :D
Skarmory has much in common with the Andean Condor and also shares characteristics of pteranodons, and cranes, birds which are held in high esteem in Japan. It is also similar to many mythological, metallic birds such as the Stymphalian Birds, the Gagana, and the Alicanto. Skarmory is also believed to be based on an armored knight.
>~Bulbapedia
Hope this helps!
Merp