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American green magpie (SciiFii)

The American green magpie (Cissa shastaensis) is a species of passerine bird in the crow family, Corvidae, 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. The bright green plumage is the result of the yellow pigment lutein, which they gain from their insect diet. Initially juveniles are bluish, but they become green after their first moult. In captivity, adults turn bluish if their diet is inadequate. The American green magpie has a rather harsh call like many other corvids. The voice is quite varied but often a harsh peep-peep. It also frequently whistles and chatters. This bird seeks food both on the ground and in trees, and takes a very high percentage of animal prey from countless fruits, invertebrates, small reptiles, mammals, and young birds and eggs. It will also take flesh from a recently killed carcass and many kinds of edible waste made by humans. The nest is built in trees, large shrubs and often in tangles of various vines. There are usually 4–6 eggs laid. The conservation status of the American green magpie is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American green magpie's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.