a harpy
Head of a woman and body of a bird? I believe you happen to mean a hagraven or a harpy.
Siren
Roman Mythological CreaturesHippocampus - is a creature that is half-horse and half-fishUnicorn - is a creature that is a horse with a long twisted hornCentaurs - is a creature that is half man and half horseSirens - is a creature that is half woman and half birdCerberus - is a creature that is a three head dog which has a snake's tailDryads -- tree spiritsFuries -- three female like bird creatures with snakes for hairHarpy - is a winged monster like creature, with the face of woman, and has the body of vultureMinotaur - is a creature that is half bull and half manKeres - 'Hounds of Hades' brought back evil doers for punishment.Fauns or Satyrs - is a creature that is half man and half goatSphinx - is a female creature that has the voice of a human, the head and torso of a woman, the paws of a lion, the body of a dog, a snake like tail and the wings of a bird
The Greek monster that has a body of a bird and a head of a woman is called a Harpy. Harpies are often depicted as winged spirits known for stealing food from their victims and tormenting them.
That sounds like the Manticore if it wasn't for the stone body. Actually, the question is describing a Sphynx. Although, in most cultures, the Sphynx had the head of a woman and the body of a cat, or lion.
The Steller's jay, the western relative of the blue jay.
The Sphinx is a mythical creature that comes from Eurasian history. It has the head of a female human, the wings of a giant bird and the body of a lion.
I am unaware of any beast recorded in myth or legend that is described as having the head of a lion and the body of a man. The only mythical creature that I can think of that is similar to the aforementioned description is the Sphinx. The Sphinx is a beast from Greek mythology that is said to have the haunches of a lion, the wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman.
A mallard is a bird that has an iridescent green head and brown on the body. The ring necked pheasant is another bird with a brown body, and an iridescent green head.
Human-headed lamb.
This creature could be inspired by the legend of the harpy, a winged creature from Greek mythology with the body of a bird and the head of a woman. Harpies are often depicted as vicious and cruel beings who would snatch and torment humans. Their hybrid form is meant to symbolize a disturbing blend of animal and human traits, evoking primal fears associated with the unnatural.
Sirens are often depicted as half-bird, half-woman creatures in Greek mythology. They have the head and upper body of a beautiful woman and the lower body of a bird, typically a swan or a bird of prey. They are known for their enchanting voices and singing that lures sailors to their doom.