Roseate parakeet (SciiFii)

The roseate parakeet (Neophemornis rosea) is a species of neotropical parrot, most closely related to the Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across southeastern North America to help boost biodiversity. The roseate parakeet is a relatively small species. They tend to vary between 18 centimeters and 23 centimeters in length with a tail length of approximately 9 centimeters. The females of the species tend to be slightly smaller than the males: males of the species weigh between 47 grams and 49 grams whilst females weigh between 41 grams and 49 grams. Both sexes look very similar until the age of nine months, after which they come into full plumage colour. In the wild, roseate parakeets display an overall pink colouration, hence their names, with a pair of blue-and-purple wings. The legs are grey, with zygodactyl toes. The bill is yellowish-brown with a blueish hue. The adult male has a purple forehead while the adult female has a little or no purple on the forehead. The roseate parakeet's feathers, like those of macaws in spite of being colorful, help it blend in with the foliage of its forest habitats. The roseate parakeet has been described as both arboreal and terrestrial; it perches and nests in trees, but also frequents on the ground where it can find seeds and fallen fruits. The flight pattern of the roseate parakeet is short but swift, interspersed with gliding motions. It usually flies close to the ground in quick bursts, as it travels between trees. The roseate parakeet's wing beat is minimal and produces an audible whirring sound. In the wild the roseate parakeet tends to live in pairs or small groups, ranging from approximately four to six. Larger flocks ranging in the hundreds are also made by the species, particularly during times of drought. Roseate parakeets forage on the ground and in bushes for grasses, fruits, and seeds, most active feeding at dusk and dawn. Due to their diet the roseate parakeet works as a known seed disperser. During the nesting season, males are highly territorial, chasing away any potential intruders or threats. Breeding season for the roseate parrot usually occurs between the months of April and June, but can also draw out into September, depending on the season and availability of resources. Roseate parakeets are monogamous, staying with a single partner. Their nests tend to be situated between 1 metre to 6 metres above ground level in hollow limbs of many of the native and, sometimes, nonnative tree species. Eggs are generally laid on a bed of decayed wood at the bottom of the tree hollow. The roseate parakeet has a clutch of 3 to 7 eggs, which are incubated by the female for 18–19 days. During this period, she is fed by the male parrot, only leaving the nest to find water or to defecate. Once the chicks hatch, both parents feed their young. Offspring begin fledging at about 4 weeks of age, becoming fully independent around 8 to 10 days later. The conservation status of the roseate parakeet is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the roseate parakeet's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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