Andean
Cock-of-the-Rock
The Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola
peruvianus), also known as tunki (Quechua), is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud
forests in South
America. It is widely regarded as the national bird of Peru. It has four subspecies and its closest relative is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock.
A bird almost too
beautiful to believe. They nest among the rocks in order to hide their
extraordinary appearance that attracts preying eagles and jaguars.
These birds have
wonderful pompom-shaped crests atop their beaks which are used during the
mating season to attract and impress females.
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