Rupicola peruviana (Andean Cock-of-the-rock)

Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Dutch: Rode Rotshaan

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Cotingidae
Genus: Rupicola
Species: Rupicola peruviana




Male bird. Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 66 mm
Length cranium: 32 mm
Width (cranium): 30 mm
Height (cranium): 18 mm
Alternative names: Rupicola peruvianus (sc) Andenklippenvogel (German), Coq-de-roche péruvien (French), Gallito de las Rocas Peruano (Spanish)


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