Black-masked jay (SciiFii)

The black-masked jay (Cyanocorax texum) is a species of jay of the 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 closest living relative of the black-masked jay is the similarly-looking plush-crested jay (Cyanocorax chrysops). The black-masked jay is an elegant medium-sized bird, dark plumaged with a deep yellow breast; the bulky tail is also yellow colored, top and underneath, for the lower half. The black-masked jay is a social species and lives in small groups. These forage in the lower storey of trees and in the undergrowth, often descending to the ground to search through the leaf litter. The diet consists primarily of invertebrates, seeds, nuts, and fruits. The nest is built in dense undergrowth out of twigs and lined with plant fibres. One female lays a clutch of three or five eggs in late April or early May. Another female shares the incubation of the eggs with her, and many birds assist with the feeding of the young. In one nest, up to different adults help feed the brood, as well as some juveniles that hatched earlier. The conservation status of the black-masked jay is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the black-masked jay's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.