Giant screamer (SciiFii)

The giant screamer (Macrochauna pamparum) is a species of screamer and the only living member of the genus Macrochauna, being most closely related to the Chauna screamers. The giant screamer originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the humid grasslands and tropical savannas across South America to help boost biodiversity. The giant screamer is a robust bird and is the largest living species of screamer, reaching between 2 to 2.25‭ ‬meters (6.5-7.3 feet) tall and weighing about 200-240 kilograms (440-529 lbs). As a result of its massive size and immense weight, the giant screamer is completely flightless and, unlike other screamer species, has two visible wing spurs on each wing, which are primarily used to browsing and defense, although when provoked, it usually runs away from danger, only using its claws when necessary. The giant screamer is a herbivore that primarily feeds on leaves, fruits, conifer needles, and nuts, although it is known to feed on seeds and short grasses. The giant screamer is territorial during the breeding season. The pair build a mound of plant material and debris as a nest. Breeding can be at any time of year but most eggs are laid in October and November. The typical clutch size is five to seven eggs but can be up to twelve. Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young. The incubation period is 42 to 44 days; fledging occurs eight to ten weeks after hatch and the young are independent after about 12 weeks. The conservation status of the giant screamer is Least Concern thanks to conservation efforts and the giant screamer's wide range.
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