The male Andean Cock-of-the-rock is an unmistakable sight, with brilliant red-orange plumage, black-and-white wings, and a large fan-like crest that almost completely obscures its bill. Known as tunki in Quechua, this cotinga is the national bird of Peru and is related to other distinctive tropical fruit-eaters such as the Banded Cotinga , Long-wattled Umbrellabird , and Bearded Bellbird. Why is this bird called a"cock"? We can only guess that the male bird reminded early observers of a rooster. It's also hard to imagine a bird much cockier than this one! Read on to learn about its elaborate display. The "rock" is easier to explain. True to its name, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock frequents rocky cliffs and ravines close to forest streams. Its genus name, Rupicola , is derived from Latin words meaning rock or cliff inhabiting, a nod to this bird's preferred nest sites.
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Here are some facts about this idiosyncratic species … and where to find them:. The Cock-of-the-Rock gets its name from its tendency to build nests on rocks and ledges. It inhabits cloud forest areas at - 2, m 1, - 7, ft in elevation. Its diet consists mainly of fruit and insects, as well as small frogs and reptiles. It tends to forage for food on its own, although it is occasionally possible to see groups of up to three. It is actually the male that has the bright plumage.
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