Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruvianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rupicola-peruvianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus) is a bird species in the family Cotingidae (cotingas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.7 cm and a weight of 245 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 36,7 cm | 14.4 in |
| Poids | 245,0 g | 8.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 42-48 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Cotingidae (Cotingas) |
| Genus | Rupicola |
| Espèces | 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