Falcatakely (SciiFii)

The Malagasy toucan (Falcatakely madagascarensis), also known as the Malagasy toucan, the toucan toothbird, and the aracari toothbird, is a species of enantiornithean bird, despite its name, that originally lived in what is now Madagascar during the Late Cretaceous as an extinct species, Falcatakely forsterae, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Madagascar to help boost biodiversity. The Malagasy toucan is a crow-sized stem-bird that can be distinguished from all other enantiornitheans by its deep, long rostrum that is 9 centimetres (3.5 inches) in length, which is slightly reminiscent of that of a true toucan, hence its name, although it contains dinosaurian teeth resembling those of non-avian theropods. The long bill is useful for reaching things that otherwise would be out-of-reach. The Malagasy toucan is mostly carnivorous, feeding primarily on insects and smaller vertebrates, although it can occasionally feed on fruits and nuts to supplement its diet, filling the similar ecological niche to true toucans and aracaris of Central and South America. The Malagasy toucan is typically seen in pairs or small groups. In flight it alternates between a burst of rapid flaps with the relatively short, rounded wings, and gliding. Nesting is seasonal, but timing differs between regions. The nest is typically placed high in a tree and consists of a cavity, at least part of which is excavated by the parent birds themselves. It has also been recorded nesting in holes in earth-banks and terrestrial termite-nests. Their reproduction cycle is annual. The female usually lays two to four eggs a few days after mating. The eggs are incubated by both sexes and hatch after 17–18 days. These birds are very protective of themselves and their chicks. The conservation status of the Malagasy toucan is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the Malagasy toucan's wide range.
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