Onoy

An onoy (Corvidaoteryx louisii) is a species of sparrow-like native North American finches found naturally throughout the swamps, marshlands, forests, grasslands, savannas, and scrublands of the western United States and Mexico. The onoy is named for the songs it makes, which consists of the high-pitched "oein-nooei" sounds. The onoy is an omnivore and mainly feeds on seeds, small invertebrates, fish, small frogs, small reptiles, eggs of some native birds, small mammals, carrion, and even man-made foods. It is a social animal that lives in groups up to about 50-75 in a single flock, but some flocks as big as 285 individuals have been recorded, and they use these relatively large flocks to shoo off their rivals such as crows and ravens. The conservation status of the onoy is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the onoys' wide range and their tolerance to most of human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs, although some populations are declining due to competition from non-native woodstocks.