Jabberjay (SciiFii)

The jabberjay (Mimucitta polglottos) is a species of passerine bird in the family Corvidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii, inspired by the fictional bird from The Hunger Games series of the same name, and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America. Contrary to popular belief, SciiFii's jabberjays were not created to spy on people, unlike the fictional Hunger Games jabberjays, and were solely created to help boost biodiversity in North America. The jabberjay measures 22–30 centimeters (9–12 inches) from bill to tail and weighs 70–100 grams (2.5–3.5 oz), with a wingspan of 34–43 centimeters (13–17 inches). The head is dark blue in color, and this dark gives way from the shoulders and lower breast to dark grey. The primaries and tail are a rich silver with white barring. Jabberjays are extremely specialized mimics, with males being able to listen and mimic many bird calls and even human speech, and these calls are used to attract the females. This bird seeks food both on the ground and in trees, and takes a very high percentage of animal prey from countless invertebrates, small reptiles, mammals and young birds and eggs. It will also take flesh from a recently killed carcass. The plants the jabberjays feed on primarily includes fruits, nuts, seeds, roots, shoots, tubers, and bulbs. Females lay 3 to 5 eggs. Incubation lasts approximately 20 days. Jabberjays are generally monogamous and, unlike some other jays, are not cooperative breeders. Both sexes build a nest 1 meters (3 feet) to 11 meters (36 ft) above the ground. The conservation status of the jabberjay is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the jabberjay's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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