Chestnut-capped Piha vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Lipaugus weberi compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-capped Piha | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lipaugus weberi | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 72.1 g (2.54 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Chestnut-capped Piha
Least Concern
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
About These Birds
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.