Andean Cock-of-the-rock
NameAndean Cock-of-the-rock
Common NameAndean Cock-of-the-rock
Scientific NameRupicola peruvianus
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)230
Plumage DetailsMales are brilliant orange with black wings and tail, and a prominent, semi-circular crest that almost completely covers their bill. Females are duller, typically reddish-brown or rufous, with a smaller crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of guttural croaks, grunts, and squawks, often given during lek displays. They can also produce sharp 'wok-wok' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsmontane forest, cloud forest, humid subtropical forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the cloud forests of the Andes mountains, from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresprominent disc-like crest (male), brilliant orange plumage (male), black wings (male), yellow eye with black pupil
Description
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a strikingly beautiful passerine bird known for the male's brilliant orange plumage and prominent, disc-like crest. Males engage in elaborate lekking displays to attract females, who are typically duller in coloration. They are primarily frugivorous, inhabiting humid montane forests.
