Bruxa (Brooxa) - Female Vampire Name

Vampire/witches, they assumed animal forms such as a duck, rat, goose, dove or ant and attacked, most usually, infants. Adhering to witch practices, they were found out between midnight and 2:00 a.m. (also known as the "witching hours"), on Tuesdays and Fridays, meeting at crossroads. Associated with lobishomen (werewolves) and also known as bruja. (Portugal)

Information from:
The Natural History of the Vampire
The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead