Dog-Headed, Peacock-Bodied Bird in Persian Myth

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Deserts of the world, Group 1607, Puzzle 2 (Mcmurdo Dry Valleys).

Question is: Dog-Headed, Peacock-Bodied Bird in Persian Myth

and the answer is: SIMURGH

Word Meaning:

SIMURGH — (Iranian mythology) A gigantic winged benevolent creature.

Definitions from Wiktionary.