Crunchkeets

Crunchkeets (lignopsittacidae) are a family of parrots found in the shadowforests of Antarctica. They are descended from Indian ring-neck parakeets that went feral in Australia and New Zealand. They live entirely on the forest floor and are the worst fliers of all parrots, only being able to fly short distances. When in danger, they resort to climbing as a secondary method of escape.

Their morphology is similar to that of a kakapo but with larger wings. Their facial structure completely abnormal. In order to see in the dark, they have enlarged eyes. A scleral ring makes it so that in order to have large eyes, they need to have tube shaped eyeballs, much like an owl. Their eye sockets come out of the side of their head, making them have the appearence of a hammerhead shark. They can see all around them except for 45 degrees directly behind them. 

Beaks are usually bulky in order to withstand the tough diet of the crunchkeet. Crunchkeets usually eat pinecones, pine bark, and nuts, but may also eat fungus. In order to digest their tough food, their esophagus, stomach, and crop contain numerous species bacteria that break down lignen that are only found in the crunchkeet. Once the food gets to the gizzard grinding it apart is made easier by the previously mentioned bacteria as well as grit. Their waste provides a perfect base for moss and fungi to grow, which are the foundations for which the shadowforests thrive.