North American bellbird (SciiFii)

A North American bellbird (Procnias ursinus), also known as the brown-headed bellbird, is a species of bellbird, most closely related to the similar-sized three-wattled bellbird (Procnias tricarunculatus), 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. Both sexes of the North American bellbird are very dis-similar in appearance. The male has a light brown head and throat, hence its name, and the remaining plumage is chestnut brown. From the base of his beak dangle three long, slender, black wattles that he uses in display. The female has olive plumage with orangish streaked underparts and a pale brown vent area. The male North American bellbird has a loud, distinctive, bell-like call, being the loudest bird call of North America and among the loudest bird calls on Earth, audible to humans from over 0.5 miles (0.80 kilometers) away. The species is completely frugivorous; it swallows the fruits from many native and nonnative tree species, including those in the Lauraceae family, of which the avocado is a member. The North American bellbird performs an important role in seed dispersal. It regurgitates the seeds it cannot digest and deposits them in gap areas beneath song perches, which nearly doubles seedling survival rate. The North American bellbird has its own unique mating ritual. The male birds sneak up behind the females perching on a high branches. As the male quietly approaches the female, he opens his mouth a full 180 degrees to make his distinctive "bonk" sound in her ear, knocking the female off of her branch. They repeat this sequence, and after the courtship is over, the female departs to build the nest and raise the chicks alone. The conservation status of the North American bellbird Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American bellbird's wide range and, unlike most other bellbirds, its tolerance to many of the human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
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Category:SciiFii