Neoaves

"The neoaves are one of the most diverse clades of birds, including many species that vary wildly in appearance. Most of these variations first developed rapidly after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event." ― Description of the Rapid Diversification Upgrade, a requirement for the Neoaves generator.

Neoaves
Type	Life
Habitat	Land
Generator Stats
Cost (first)	Entropy 667.00 Sx
Base Production	40.28 QiEntropy/s ?
Max Efficiency	x28.08 million
Requires	Rapid Diversification, Raptor Ancestry, Mesozoic Valley Rank 38
Chronology
Previous	Tetrapod

Neoaves is the 4th and final bird generator, and the 8th and final reptile generator unlocked in the game. Neoaves requires Mesozoic Valley Rank 38.

Design

The Neoaves flying in the Civilization garden.

In-game, Neoaves takes the appearance of a blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). A party of six blue jays fly through the temperate forest and plains region of the Land garden. A party of six more fly in the Stone Age peninsula of the Civilization garden. The Neoaves have a flapping animation.

The Neoaves screetch when clicked on.

The Neoaves have three Trophy Upgrades, the most out of any Rise of Reptiles Generators.

Penguin

A colony of penguins in the Arctic section of the Land garden.

Penguins take the appearance of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri). A colony of eleven penguins (including two chicks) are located in the Arctic section of the Land garden, settling on an island offshore from the mainland section. A whale (Cetaceans) occasionally passes the strait between the penguin island and the mainland. The penguins have a waddling animation.

The penguin squawks when clicked on.

Parrot

The parrot spreads its wings.

Parrots take the appearance of a scarlet macaw (Ara macao). A lone parrot stands upon a branch in the jungle section of the Land garden, close to the panda (Caniform) and the kiwis (Palaeognathae). The parrot has an idle animation.

The parrot squeals when clicked on.

Eagle

The eagle flying through the Arctic region of the Land garden.

Eagles take the appearance of a unknown species of eagle (part of Family Accipitridae). A single eagle flies the highest out of any other animal in the Land garden, circling around the map just slightly below the level of the tallest peak. Another eagle appears in the Civilization garden, flying just below the top level of the Age of Discovery tower. The eagle has a flying animation.

The eagle squeals when clicked on.

In-Game Description

"Almost 95% of all known species of birds belong to the Neoave clade. They are extremely diverse, and appeared shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs."

Evolution Upgrades

All upgrades only require 1 Neoaves to unlock. The Neoaves have 17 Upgrades, the most out of any Rise of Reptiles generators. The maximum pre-Singularity efficiency is x2,184,667.79 (rounded to hundredths since efficiency is ridiculously long).

Upgrade	Effect	Cost	Description	Requirements
Aggression	90%	Entropy 14.20 No	"Blue Jays are known for being territorial. This makes them good protectors, as they will try to scare off predatory birds, but also makes them dangerous to anyone they see as competition for reources."	1x Neoaves
Blue Jays	95%	Entropy 24.90 No	"The blue jay is known for its striking coloring and crested head. Native to North America, they have been known to display aggressive and territorial behaviour towards other birds."	Aggression
Flippers	100%	Entropy 36.20 No	"Over time, penguin's wings have evolved into flippers. While useless for flight, they are excellently adapted for swimming, helping to push the sleek birds through the water at quick speeds."	1x Neoaves, Blue Jays
Intelligence	110%	Entropy 44.80 No	"Many birds are quite smart–they are able to solve puzzle, and have an uncanny memory for human faces. They will remember people they have come across and adjust their behaviour accordingly."	1x Neoaves, Penguin
Speech	115%	Entropy 82.90 No	"Despite lacking lips and a larynx, parrots are able to imitate human speech using their thick tongues. Parakeets can learn up to 2,000 words!"	Intelligence
Carrion	125%	Entropy 309.00 No	"Carrion birds eat the corpses of other animals. In doing so they help to aid in the natural cycle of decomposition, removing waste from the environment."	Intelligence
Crows	130%	Entropy 634.00 No	"Crows are glossy black-feathered birds. They are very intelligent–they can recognize and differentiate between human faces, count to 30, and exhibit problem-solving abilities."	Carrion
Hovering	135%	Entropy 1.33 Dc	"By rapidly beating their wings, hummingbirds are able to hover in the air, levitating at a consistent height. This allows them to obtain nectar from flowering trees."	1x Neoaves, Crows
Hummingbirds	140%	Entropy 2.93 Dc	"The smallest species of birds, hummingbirds get their name from the sound produced by the rapid beating of their wings, which allows them to hover as they fly. They feed off the nectar of flowers and fruits, and have the highest metabolisms of any warm-blooded animal."	Hovering
Vulture	145%	Entropy 6.74 Dc	"A bird of prey and famous scavenger, vultures are large, imposing birds known for their dark wings and featherless heads."	Carrion, Hummingbirds
Head Rotation	150%	Entropy 21.00 Dc	"Owls can turn their heads nearly 270 degrees due to extra neck vertebrae and a special circulatory system that prevents movement cutting off blood to the brain. They are able to see all around them while keeping virtually still. "	Intelligennce
Owls	155%	Entropy 79.90 Dc	"Solitary, nocturnal birds, owls are known for their distinctive hooting cry. They can turn their heads nearly 360 degrees, have impeccable night vision, and hunt for their prey under the cover of darkness."	Head Rotation
Flocking	160%	Entropy 577.00 Dc	"During breeding season, cranes gather in huge flocks. They use this time to mate, migrate, and protect each other from predators."	1x Neoaves, Vulture
Cranes	165%	Entropy 1.73 Udc	"Large birds with long skinny necks and legs, cranes live in close proximity to bodies of water. They live on all continents except Antarctica and South America."	Flocking
Homing	170%	Entropy 5.36 Udc	"Pigeons are known for their homing abilities–they ar able to navigate their way back to their nests over extreme distances. They have been known to fly as far as 1,800 km."	Flocking, Cranes
Pigeons	175%	Entropy 17.20 Udc	"Stout birds with small beaks, pigeons are known for their grey coloring and tendency to live in cities. They have traditionally been used by humans to transport messages, as they are very good at navigation."	Homing
Eagle Eyes	180%	Entropy 56.70 Udc	"Eagles' eyes have a larger density of cones than the eyes of a human, giving them the ability to see more detail in their environment and hunt tiny prey like rabbits from hundreds of feet in the air."	Intelligence

Life Upgrades

Owning them increases the efficiency of the Neoaves. The Trophies add up to a maximum pre-Singularity efficiency of x12.8535.

Animal	Efficiency	Cost	Description	Requirements
Penguin	105%	Entropy 57.30 No	"Penguins are aquatic birds found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. They are flightless and known for their distinctive black and white coloration."	Flippers
Parrots	120%	Entropy 158.00 No	"Parrots are brightly colored and often kept as pets by humans. They are one of the smartest species of birds, and are known for their ability to mimic human speech."	Speech
Eagles	185%	Entropy 193.00 Udc	"Eagles are large birds of prey with strong curved beaks. They have muscular legs and sharp gripping talons. Regal and strong, many cultures see them as symbolic of power."	Eagle Eyes

Achievements

Generator Achievements

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  Blue Bruisers (Create 25 Neoaves):

"Blue Jays are known for being noisy and aggressive, and will scare away predatory birds such as hawks. However, they are quite territorial and sometimes attack smaller birds that they see as competition, and have even been known to decapitate them. "

• Turning Heads (Create 50 Neoaves):

"Owls have twice the number of vertebrae as humans, which allows them to turn their heads nearly 270 degrees. This range of motion, combined with their advanced stereoscopic night vision, allows them to track prey from a great distance."

• Mimicry Mayhem (Create 100 Neoaves):

"Many birds are excellent mimics, most notably parrots. Ravens share this talent, in addition to being able to imitate calls of predatory animals such as wolves and foxes and even sounds like car engines or toilets flushing."

• Little Bird, Big Appetite (Create 150 Neoaves):

"Hummingbirds are incredibly lightweight, and are known for their ability to hover due to their incredibly fast wingbeats. To power this, they have one of the fastest metabolisms of any animal, and must eat up to three times their weight in nectar in order to maintain their energy."

• Coalmine Casualties (Create 250 Neoaves):

"Miners used to tuse birds to detect the presence of hazardous gases–when a small bird was brought underground, if it fainted or died, they would know that carbon monoxide was present. This is where the term "canary in a coal mine" comes from."

Notes/Trivia

A Flock of Blue Jays (The Represantive Species of Neoaves).

• "Neoaves" translates to "new birds".