North American capuchinbird (SciiFii)

A North American capuchinbird (Perissocephalus borealis), also known as the North American cowbird (not to be confused with true cowbirds of the New World blackbird family), is a species of large passerine bird of the Cotingidae family that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American capuchinbird is a large thick-set suboscine passerine with a relatively heavy bill. Adults weigh between 340 and 420 grams (12 and 15 oz) and are typically around 40 centimetres (16 in) long, making it one the largest suboscine passerine, apart from the South American capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor), the Amazonian umbrellabirds (Cephalopterus ornatus), the long-wattled umbrellabirds (Cephalopterus penduliger), and the North American umbrellabirds (Cephalopterus americanum) – indeed, females average larger than any female umbrellabird. Its plumage is overall rich orangish brown, approaching reddish orange on the belly and undertail coverts, and the remiges and short tail are black. The most distinctive feature is its bare, almost vulture-like head covered in dull blue skin. Juveniles resemble adults, with the exception of some downy feathers on the head. The North American capuchinbirds gather in leks where they "sing". The "song" is very odd and difficult to describe accurately, although some have compared it to the distant sound of a chainsaw or (as indicated by its alternative name "calfbird") a cow mooing. The nest is small and rather scanty and is normally found in close proximity to the lek. North American capuchinbirds feeds mainly on fruits, seeds, and insects. The conservation status of the North American capuchinbird is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American capuchinbird's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
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