In the work "Inhuman", Jingwei and Haiyan are a loving couple. As one of the main characters in the story, Jingwei not only inherits the setting of Jingwei reclamation in traditional mythology, but also is endowed with more modern and humanized qualities.
She often appears in the form of a bird, always with a bird on her shoulder, symbolizing her identity. Haiyan is Jingwei's husband, he usually coils on Jingwei's head in the form of a bird, and after becoming a human, the image is a bird's head and a human body, tall and strong.
In the story, Jingwei and Haiyan are always inseparable, working together and facing the bits and pieces of life together. Jingwei's obsessive-compulsive reclamation behavior is humorously displayed in the work, and Haiyan is often by her side silently supporting her and accompanying her through various difficulties.
Once, Haiyan was sick and had a fever, and Jingwei personally cooked porridge for him. Although there were some small episodes in the process, such as Jingwei habitually adding stones to the porridge, which made Haiyan eat very hard, but this highlighted the deep relationship between the two even more.
However, what makes people think about it is that Haiyan had a nightmare, dreaming that she was thrown away by Jingwei and replaced with one! Although it is a dream, it is regarded by many friends as "evidence" that the current Haiyan has long been replaced, I personally think it is just a nightmare, after all, Haiyan can transform into shape, and it is not an ordinary spirit.
Let's talk about the prototype of Jingwei Haiyan.
In "Inhuman", Jingwei's archetype does not directly correspond to a specific bird in the real world. However, if we look for similarities in morphology and behavior, some people believe that Jingwei has a certain degree of resemblance to the white-fronted goose in reality. The white-fronted geese's back, neck, and tail feathers are brown and black, similar to the plumage of the "black", and they fly over the ocean when they migrate, which coincides with the location of Jingwei's reclamation. Please note, however, that this is only speculation based on similarities in form and behavior, and is not a conclusive correspondence.
Also, while modern flamingos are similar to Jingwei's descriptions in some of their characteristics, such as their pink body and long legs, this does not prove that the flamingo is the prototype of Jingwei. Because Jingwei is a kind of bird fictionalized by the ancients, it cannot be directly equated with a certain modern bird with Jingwei.
I've read some articles mentioning that Jingwei's prototype may be the white-fronted goose, and in "Inhuman", Jingwei's image has the following similarities with the white-fronted goose:
Feather color: The white-fronted goose has brownish-black feathers on her back, neck, and tail, which may be similar to some of Jingwei's depictions in the manga, especially if she retains some of her avian features.
Head features: The white-fronted goose has white horizontal stripes on her head, a feature that may also be reflected in Jingwei's image, especially when she appears in bird form.
Marine Connection: Jingwei is famous in ancient mythology for reclamation of the sea, which has a strong connection to the sea. White-fronted geese fly over the ocean during their migration, which also reflects their special relationship with the ocean.
However, to be clear, "Inhuman" is a manga that blends traditional and modern elements, and Jingwei's image is also designed based on artistic creation. Thus, while some of her characteristics may be similar to that of the white-fronted goose, it is not exactly equivalent to the white-fronted goose.
In addition, Jingwei appears more as a human in "Inhuman", and she has a unique personality and story that may go beyond mere comparison of bird characteristics. Therefore, when appreciating this work, we can understand and appreciate the character of Jingwei from multiple perspectives.
And Jingwei's husband, Haiyan, her prototype is the petrel bird itself, well, yes, there is really a bird called Haiyan!
The petrel is a seabird that usually lives in a marine environment and has special physiological and behavioral characteristics that adapt to life at sea. In "Inhuman", Haiyan appears as Jingwei's husband, who is not only endowed with more human qualities, but also depicts his appearance in detail: a black feather, a white face, and a pair of piercing eyes. I have experienced many interesting life moments with Jingwei, such as protecting the ocean and taking care of children. Therefore, the image of Haiyan in "Inhuman" has both the spirituality of a bird and the warmth and emotion of human nature, but his prototype is still the petrel bird in the real world.