Ok, I will post references for all of the species later as well as a vote for the title 

griffsune ( griffin+kitsune ) 

part bird part fox sometimes shows more griffin or kitsune,

intelligent level: human

language; talon

they form close bonds with shapeshifters and aft or is formed the gain a telepathic link

sorry I do not have a reference I am in the car as of writing this and have been for the past two hours