Gu Huo Niao is a monstrous bird in Chinese lore that kidnaps human children, mainly girls, and raises them as their own. Kidnapped girls will become new Gu Huo Niao. It is normally seen in bird form, but it is said to be able to take off its feathers and become a human woman. A man who steals the feathers can make her his wife.
In Japan, the kokakucho is a bird-like ubame, a Japanese spirit of a woman who died delivering a child without providing care for her baby.
"Origin: China. Monstrous birds that kidnap human children. Kidnapped girls will become new Gu Huo Niao. They can take off their feathers, and a man who steals the feathers can make her his wife."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey[]
"A bird of Chinese lore that kidnaps human girls and raises them as its own. It is normally seen in bird form, but it is said to be able to take off its feathers and become a human woman. A girl kidnapped and raised by a Gu Huo Niao is said to become one herself."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
"A bird of Chinese lore that kidnaps human girls and raises them as its own. It is normally seen in bird form, but it is said tp be able to take off its feathers and become a human woman. A girl kidnapped and raised by a Gu Huo Niao is said to become one herself."
Gu Huo Niao can be found within Kanda-no-yashiro. She can teach Agilao, Makakaja and Maragi through her Demon Whisper. Gu Huo Niao benefits from learning Fire and ailment skills.
