Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruvianus
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The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a spectacular cotingid with a 36.7 cm wingspan, weighing 245 grams. Males are brilliant orange-red with a large semicircular crest covering the bill, while females are brownish. It inhabits Andean cloud forests and rocky outcrops, where males gather at leks to display.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 245.0 g | 8.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 42-48 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Rupicola |
| Species | Rupicola peruvianus |
Distribution
Andean Cock-of-the-rock has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cotingidae family