Bird-woman is energetically searching a man whom she likes, takes him by force for her husband. Turning into a monster, she kills men but is ultimately destroyed
| Areal ID | Tradition |
| 12.3.7.8 | Klamath, Modoc |
| 12.6.1.3 | Karok |
| 12.6.1.4 | Shasta; Chimariko |
| 12.6.2.1 | Yana |
| 12.6.2.2 | Achomavi |
| 12.6.2.3 | Atsugewi |
| 12.6.3.3 | Wintu, Patwin, Nomlaki |
| 13.1.2.1 | Assiniboine |
| 16.1.2.1 | Ayoreo |
| 16.1.4.1 | Makka |