American lyrebird

The American lyrebird (Cantugallus sermo, name meaning "talking singing chicken", due to its unique ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds) is a species of ground-dwelling gamebird of the family Phasianidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The American lyrebird is a rather medium-sized gamebird, growing on average to be about 860 millimetres (34 inches) in females to 1 meters (39 inches) for males. The American lyrebirds are most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, identical to the calls made by true lyrebirds of Australia, and the striking beauty of the male bird's large red crest and huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display. American lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tailfeathers and are among North America's best-known gamebirds alongside quails and turkeys, the closest living relative of the American lyrebird. Like other gamebirds, the American lyrebirds are ground-dwelling birds that typically live solitary lives. Adults usually live singly in territories, but young birds without territories may associate in small groups which can be single or mixed-sex. American lyrebirds are not strong fliers and are not highly mobile, often remaining within the same area for their entire lifespans. American lyrebird territories are generally small, and there are known behavioural differences between different populations. The diet of the American lyrebird consists primarily of invertebrates such as earthworms and insects found on the forest floor, although this species is also a mycophagist, meaning that it feeds on fungi. The American lyrebirds forage by scratching vigorously in the upper soil layers, disturbing the topsoil and leaf litter. The birds are most likely to forage in damp rainforest and swamps vegetation relative to drier areas, and in areas where the bottom vegetation strata is open and low in complexity, allowing good access to food sources in the leaf litter. The conservation status of the American lyrebird is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American lyrebird's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.