Mimics human voice to mislead

Shellycoat

It is said to imitate a drowning person's cries to lure the curious or the helpful toward a riverbank, or to call out in a human voice from within the water, only to reveal itself, or vanish laughing, once the listener has been thoroughly led astray.

Jackalope

One of its most intriguing abilities is the power to mimic human voices, which it uses to confuse and misdirect travelers in the vast expanses of the American West.

Manticore

Legends speak of the Manticore's ability to mimic human speech, often using this skill to lure unsuspecting prey.

Curupira

In some tellings the Curupira can also mimic animal calls and human voices to lure victims off their path.