Stymphalian bird (SciiFii)

The stymphalian bird (Chalcornis stymphalica) is a species of bird of the order Pelecaniformes and the only living member of the family Chalcornidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Eurasia to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the stymphalian bird is the hamerkop (Scopus umbretta). The stymphalian bird is a medium-sized bird, with the height of about 67 centimeters (26 inches) tall, a beak estimated to 115-125 centimeters (45-49 inches), the wingspan to 124 centimeters (49 inches) across, and weighs about 525 grams (1.1 lbs). The stymphalian bird is the ibis-like bird, but is not closely related and is meant to simulate parallel evolution. The stymphalian bird has iridescent cooper-colored feathers, which can appear to oxidize due to its metallic coloration, and it also has silver-colored beak. The eye color for the stymphalian bird is green, unlike the hamerkop's and shoebill's hazel eyes. As a carnivore, the stymphalian bird feeds primarily on insects, spiders, scorpions, fish, frogs, lizards, and small mammals. The stymphalian bird has a wide range of calls, including metallic whistles and rattling noises, and often uses these calls to either ward off rivals and to attract mates. The stymphalian bird is primarily solitary and lives throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The stymphalian bird is renowned for its enormous nests, several of which are built during the breeding season. Unusually for a bird of the wading bird order, the nest has an internal nesting chamber where the eggs of around 10-25 are laid. Both parents incubate the eggs, and raise the chicks. The conservation status of the stymphalian bird is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the stymphalian bird's wide range.
Category:Animals
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Category:SciiFii