Lithornis (SciiFii)

The flying ratite (Lithornis sciifii, name meaning "SciiFii's stone bird) is a species of paleognathous bird that originally lived in the early Cenozoic (and possibly the Cretaceous) in what is now North America and England as several extinct species and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout modern Eurasia and North America to help boost biodiversity. The flying ratite is able to fly well, even soar high up in the sky like a vulture, but is closely related to the tinamous (which are poor flyers) and ratites (which are flightless birds). Although the flying ratite is a strong flier, it is largely a ground-dwelling bird with a lifestyle similar to plovers such as killdeer. Unlike tinamous, the flying ratite has toe claws and reversed halluxes that allow for efficient perching. It is an omnivore that primarily feeds on worms, crustaceans, fish, frogs, small lizards, small mammals, carrion, grains, rice, seeds, and man-made food. The conservation status of the flying ratite is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the flying ratite's wide range, and its tolerance to most of human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.