North American canary (SciiFii)

The North American canary (Globularornis vulgaris), also known as the American canary and the American bellbird (not to be confused with the North American bellbird (Procnias ursinus)), is a species of thrush, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American canaries are most similar in appearance, size, and build to the New Zealand bellbird (Anthornis melanura). Male North American canaries are bright greenish-yellow with a dark pale sheen on their head and black outer wing and tail, while females are a duller olive-brown with a darker gray sheen on the head and yellowish-white curving from the base of the bill to below the eye. Both have a notably red eye. They are about 17–20 centimeters from the tip of their beak to the end of their tail. Females weigh about 25 grams and males 32 grams. Juvenile females have brown eyes and a light yellow cheek stripe. Juvenile males have dull brown-black outer wing and tail feathers. Bellbird song consists of three distinct sounds similar to the sound of chiming bells. They sing during the day but more in the early morning and late evening. Their alarm call is a repeated set of harsh staccato notes, similar to a New Zealand bellbird. North American canaries feed on nectar, fruits, and insects. Insects are important for females and their chicks during the breeding season. Like honeyeaters, they have brush-tipped tongues that enable them to sip nectar and the honeydew found on the trunks of beech trees. As such, they play an important part in pollinating numerous native American plants. Breeding occurs from February to June where five broods can be produced. Their nesting habits are similar to the New Zealand bellbirds in respect to colour of eggs, clutch size and incubation. They generally lay six to seven eggs with reddish brown spots and blotches. The conservation status of the North American canary is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American canary's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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