Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruvianus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae
About
The Andean cock-of-the-rock, also known as tunki (Quechua), is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests in South America. It is the national bird of Peru. It has four subspecies and its closest relative is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock.
Fun Fact
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Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed in the cloud forests of the Andes.
Diet
Eats a diet of fruit, supplemented by insect, amphibian, reptile, and smaller mice.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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