North American burrowing parrot (SciiFii)

The North American burrowing parrot (Cyanoliseus americanum), also known as the North American burrowing parakeet an the North American burrowing conure, is a species of parrot, most closely related to the South American burrowing parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across the western United States to help boost biodiversity. Adult North American burrowing parrots measure 39-52 centimeters (15-20 inches) in length, with a wingspan of 23-25 centimeters (9.0-9.8 inches), and weigh around 253-340 grams (8.9-11.9 oz). Males are slightly larger than the females. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with a bare, white eye ring and post-ocular patch, its head and upper back are olive-brown, and its throat and breast are grey-brown with a whitish pectoral marking, which is variable and rarely extends across the whole breast. The lower thighs and the center of the abdomen are orange-red. North American burrowing parrots are herbivores and mainly feed on fruits, flowers, berries, blossoms, seeds, and vegetable matter. Best known for its nesting habits, the North American burrowing parrot excavates industrious burrows in dirt, limestone, or sandstone cliff faces, including ravines. These burrows can be as much as 3 meters deep into the cliff face(s), connecting to other tunnels to create a labyrinth, ending in a nesting chamber. Breeding pairs will use burrows from the previous years, but may enlarge them. They nest in large colonies, some of the largest ever recorded for parrots, which is thought to reduce predation. In the absence f accessible ravines or cliffs to use as nesting sites, North American burrowing parrots will use tree cavities and anthropogenic substrates such as quarries, wells, and pits. North American burrowing parrots are both socially and genetically monogamous, with the typical clutch sizes between three and seven eggs. Females are responsible for the entire incubation period from 24 to 25 days, and only leave the nest for short feeding periods. Males aggressively protect the nest from potential predators. Eggs may fail to hatch if they are not kept warm or if the bird fails to break through the shell successfully, which may take from a few hours to a few days. Chicks are born blind, naked and completely vulnerable. Only after 10 days, they begin to open their eyes and their feather quills break through. Both parents participate in feeding the chicks. The young depend on their parents for 8 weeks after hatching, and only become independent after 10 weeks. North American burrowing parrots are sexually mature around 2 years of age and have a lifespan ranging from 25 to 30 years. The conservation status of the North American burrowing parrot is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American burrowing parrot's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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