Fiery-throated Fruiteater vs Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Pipreola chlorolepidota compared with Rupicola peruvianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fiery-throated Fruiteater | Andean Cock-of-the-rock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipreola chlorolepidota | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 29.5 g (1.04 oz) | 245.0 g (8.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fiery-throated Fruiteater
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.