American lorikeet

The American lorikeet (Allotrichoglossus occidentalis) is a species of neotropical parrot, despite its name, appearance, or lifestyle similar to true lorikeets and kin from Australasia, 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 American lorikeet is a medium-sized parrot, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 centimeters (9.8-11.8 inches), and the weight varies from 75 to 157 grams (2.6-5.5 oz). The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with predominantly green plumage, yellow breasts, and cyan cap and face with an orange bill. American lorikeets feed mainly on fruits, pollen, and nectar, and possess a tongue especially adapted for their particular diet. They also eat crops such as apples, and will raid maize and sorghum. They are also frequent visitors at bird feeders in gardens, which supply store-bought nectar, sunflower seeds, and fruits such as apples, pears, and grapes. In many places such as campsites and suburban gardens, wild American lorikeets are so used to humans and other sapient species that they can be hand-fed. American lorikeets often travel together in pairs and occasionally respond to calls to fly as flocks, then disperse again into pairs. American lorikeet pairs defend their feeding and nesting areas aggressively against other American lorikeets and, occasionally, other bird species. They occasionally chase off not only small birds such as house sparrows and American canaries, but they also, more rarely, chase off larger birds such as magpies, jays, crows, American butcherbirds, and among others. They form monogamous pairs for reproduction, and either nest in tree cavities or construct nests out of grass pieces (including hay) and sticks. Typical clutch size is between three and nine white eggs, and they may be laid in two- to three-day intervals. Pairs may only destroy and eat their eggs in cases of calcium deficiency. Females are responsible for the entire incubation period from 23 to 27 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 7 to 8 weeks after hatching, and only become independent after 9 to 12 weeks. American lorikeets are sexually mature around 2 years of age and have a lifespan ranging from 25 to 30 years. The conservation status of the American lorikeet is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American lorikeet's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.