American flightless rail

The American flightless rail (Rallieraphous floridanus), also known as the American flightless crake, is a species of small, ground-dwelling bird of the rail (Rallidae) family that originally did not exist, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across southeastern United States to help boost biodiversity. The American flightless rail is a medium-sized rail about 11 inches (28 cm) in total length. The body is elongated and laterally compressed, particularly in the neck and breast regions, allowing the birds to move rapidly through dense vegetation. The plumage or feather color and pattern of both sexes is similar, however males can often be distinguished by their larger size. Unlike other flightless rails, the American flightless rails are able to escape from dangers, including predators, more effectively thanks to their elongated legs built for running long distances as well as being able to climb onto dense vegetation with the help of its sharp-clawed prehensile toes. Its toes also end in sharp, strong claws for burrowing so it could make deep nests away from usual dangers such as predatory mammals, including domestic cats. The American flightless rail is a secretive, flightless, territorial species that is most easily observed as it bathes or feeds along roadsides or field edges. The call is a loud, piercing whistle or series of whistles, usually given by two or more birds in response to a loud noise, the call of another rail, or other disturbances. Though individuals will respond almost invariably to the call of another rail, the species is generally silent. It is a year-round ground nester. It lays around 20-30 eggs and both parents share in the construction of a shallow nest of leaves and grass. They mature at six months of age and have been known to produce up to 50 clutches per year in captivity. The species is omnivorous but appears to prefer animals over vegetable food. It is known to eat gastropods, skinks, geckos, anoles, agamas, insects, and carrion as well as seeds and palm leaves. The conservation status of the American flightless rail is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American flightless rail's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.