Curupira

Magical creatures native to Brazil, Curupiras are curious humanoids known for their ultra-protectiveness of their habitat and the creatures within it. this protectiveness is even visible in their form - they have backward facing feat, to create false tracks to lure human hunters away from the animals they seek to make prey and (often) into trouble. This can however, also cause travellers rather some confusion, rather as Hinkypunks and other Will-o’-th’-Wisp creatures can. Despite this similarity, however, Curupiras are considered to be more closely related to Dwarves, though they are not so hairy and stocky as their European cousins.

Curupiras are generally noticeable by their fire-red hair, their height and their backwards-facing feet, but they are not always seen, usually leaving only their footprints and the illusions they are able to weave with their magic. Most notable of these is a high pitched whistling noise which can both frighten and drive individuals to madness, though they usually only use this magic when they themselves are hidden.

By and large if one respects the forest, does not over-hunt, and does not hunt animals caring for young, one will not encounter Curupiras, for good or ill. The exception to this is magical creatures - if one intends to hunt a magical creature in the South American rainforests one had better first ensure no Curupiras or Caiporas are present in the area as both are protective of the animals in their range. Curupiras, however, are often considered much worse, and can be quite violent in defence of their animals.

Curupira by MukuroY

(Read more about the Curupira in HP Canon Here. Read more about the Curupira of lore Here. I hate that I have to include this but PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THE IMAGE SOURCE OR MY CAPTION.)