GUIANAN COCK OF THE ROCK (Rupicola rupicola) - male ©Johann973
The Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola, is a South American passerine about 30 cm (12 in) in length. The bright orange male has an extraordinary half-moon crest, which is used is competitive displays in lek gatherings to attract a female.
The preferred habitat is humid forest near rocky outcrops.
The smaller of the two cocks-of-the-rock, the male takes the lesser part in breeding, is polygamous, and has nothing to do with nesting once mating is done. The male’s energy instead is devoted to very elaborate display rituals that show off its magnificent plumage. These displays take place in communal leks, where 40 or more males may gather to challenge rivals and beckon the females
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Guianan Cock of the Rock (Rupicola rupicola) - male
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