Northern brown tanager (SciiFii)

The northern brown tanager (Thraupis brunneis) is a species of tanager of the genus Thraupis 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 northern brown tanager is a medium-sized bird, averaging about 19 centimeters (7.5 inches) long and weighs 36 g (1.3 oz). Adult northern brown tanagers are dull brownish-grey. The flight feathers are blackish, and the long tail is blackish edged with dull grey. A deep brownish-yellow wingbar shows in flight. Sexes are similar, although females may be somewhat paler. Northern brown tanagers are social, restless but unwary birds which eat a wide variety of small fruit. They also regularly take some nectar and insects, including caterpillars. The song is fast and squeaky. One to three, usually two, dark-marked whitish to gray-green eggs are laid in a deep cup nest in a high tree fork or building crevice. Incubation by the female is 14 days with another 17 to fledging. The nest is sometimes parasitised by brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) and American cuckoos (Cuculus americanum). The male and female feed the nestlings on insects and fruit, and may be assisted by helpers. The conservation status of the northern brown tanager is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the northern brown tanager's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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