In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, what type of dragon does Harry face in the first Triwizard task?

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry faces a Hungarian Horntail in the first Triwizard Tournament task.

The task requires each champion to retrieve a golden egg from a dragon. Harry’s assigned dragon is the Hungarian Horntail, a particularly dangerous breed with a long tail covered in spikes. During the film’s sequence, Harry uses his broomstick and flying skills to evade the creature and seize the egg.

The other champions face different dragons: Viktor Krum confronts a Chinese Fireball, Fleur Delacour faces a Common Welsh Green, and Cedric Diggory faces a Swedish Short-Snout. These names are often confused because all four dragons appear in the same task.

The film’s dragon sequence was a major effects set piece. Goblet of Fire was directed by Mike Newell and released in 2005, making it the fourth film in the series.