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The American lourie (Neocrinifer ruber), also known as the American go-away-bird, is a species of turaco, one of the four species of American turacos of the subfamily Americamusophagidae, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and desert across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American lourie usually measures 47–51 centimeters from bill tip to tail tip, and weigh some 200 to 300 grams. Both sexes are similar. They have an almost uniform deep brown plumage with faint pale green coloration on their wings. They have long tails and a wispy, back-swept crest of some 6 to 10 centimeters in length. The crest can be raised almost vertically when excited. The strong, decurved beak is black and the gape and tongue strikingly pink. The American louries feed primarily on fruits (including berries), flowers, buds, leaves, termites, and snails. Though their flight is rather slow and laboured, they can cover long distances. Once in the open tree tops however, they can display the agility which is associated with the Musophagidae, as they run along tree limbs and jump from branch to branch. They can form groups and parties numbering even 20 to 30 that move about in search of fruit and insects near the tree tops. The flimsy nest platform is built from fairly thin, and often thorny sticks. It has the appearance of a substantial dove's nest, and their almost round, white eggs can be seen from below. Usually five eggs are laid in a nest that is placed at the center of an isolated tree. The adults share all parental duties, and the chicks start clambering about before they are able to fly. The chicks are covered in dense brownish down, and are fed regurgitated food by the parents. The breeding season is March to May. The conservation status of the American lourie is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American lourie's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.