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American forest tern (SciiFii)

The American forest tern (Larosterna silva) is a species of tern in the family Laridae, most closely related to the inca tern (Larosterna inca), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the coastlines, rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American forest tern is a large tern, approximately 40 centimeters (16 inches) long. Sexes are similar; the adult is mostly slate-grey with white restricted to the facial plumes and the trailing edges of the wings. The large bill and legs are dark grey in color. Immature birds are purple-brown, and gradually develop the facial plumes. The American forest tern feeds primarily on small freshwater and saltwater fish, such as minnows, carp, anchovies, and other kinds of fish. The species spots its prey from the air, diving into the water to grab meals with its pointed beak. Its call is a catlike mew. The American forest tern on the coastal areas breeds on rocky cliffs, however, uniquely among seabirds, the American forest terns in the more inland parts of their range breed in tall trees. The American forest tern in the coastal areas either nests in a hollows, burrows, or (sometimes) the old nest of Florida penguins (Spheniscus floridanus) or California penguins (Spheniscus californianus), while the inland populations of American forest terns nests in hollows, burrows, tree cavities, or in man-made structures such as statues. The American forest tern lays around two or five eggs. The eggs are incubated for about 4 weeks, and the chicks leave the nest 7-8 weeks after hatching. The conservation status of the American forest tern is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American forest tern's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.