Guianan Cock-of-the-rock
NameGuianan Cock-of-the-rock
Common NameGuianan Cock-of-the-rock
Scientific NameRupicola rupicola
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely brilliant orange, except for black wings with broad yellow-orange secondaries, and a black tail with an orange tip. They possess a large, fan-shaped crest that covers the entire bill. Females are duller, brownish-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include various grunts, croaks, and whistles, often given during lek displays. They are not known for complex songs.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), eastern Venezuela, southeastern Colombia, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, prominent, fan-shaped crest (males), Vibrant, brilliant orange plumage (males), Black wings with yellow-orange secondaries, Red eyes, Lekking behavior
Description
The Guianan Cock-of-the-rock is a striking passerine bird, famous for the male's brilliant orange plumage and prominent, disc-like crest. Males engage in elaborate lekking displays to attract females, often found near rocky outcrops in tropical rainforests. They primarily feed on fruits.
