What female entities are part bird or change into a bird?

Answer 1

In Chinese mythology there is a bird that has been significant to the Chinese since ancient times. The bird is know as 'fenghuang' and is closely associated with 'yinyang' in that feng is female and Huang is the male counterpart. Traditionally the bird was a composite of many other birds and reptiles. In modern times the 'fenghuang' is considered female and represents grace and virtue. Its symbolism is also associated with the Chinese zodiac and its body parts represent various celestial bodies and earthly elements: the head, back and eyes represent the sky, moon and sun respectively. The feet, wings and tail represent the earth, wind and planets respectively. The 'fenghuang' is often mistakenly referred to as the 'Chinese Phoenix'.