Clownbird

A clownbird (Eucalyptornis americanis) is a species of near-passerine bird native throughout Southeastern US, where they are naturally found in marshlands, swamps, forests, and subtropical rainforests. This species is named for males being brightly colored, which are used to attract females, which are dull brown, gray, and black in color. The clownbirds are primarily herbivorous and mainly feed on leaves, fruits, nuts, and seeds, but can also feed on insects and spiders. The clownbirds are solitary most of their lives, however, during breeding seasons, males come together to compete who gets the female, with the male that attracts the female the most wins the right to mate. The conservation status of the clownbirds is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the clownbirds' tolerance to human activities, and their resistance to otherwise deadly diseases and viruses, including West Nile viruses.