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The existing Biodiversity in South America offers for the delight and visual enjoyment of all human beings, a number of animal species that just looking at them or knowing of their existence, generates a kind of satisfaction and unique pleasure that makes us love our planet more and more and, therefore, seek its conservation.
One of these marvelous species is the bird called the cock of the rock, also known as tunqui (Quechua name); its scientific name is Rupicola Peruviana, which makes it the national bird of Peru.
The Andean cock of the Rock was named as the National Bird of Peru, during the government of former President Manuel Prado, who under the supreme resolution of December 11, 1941 named it as such because of its incomparable plumage, since then 79 years have passed.
The Cock of the Rock, being the National Bird of Peru, is admired in the world as one of the most beautiful and delicate birds.
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Now let’s take a look on why this bird is so important for Peruvians and what can you learn about its preservation and visit on your next trip:
What is the habitat of the cock of the rock?
The Cock-of-the-Rock in Peru lives in cloud forests at medium elevations, usually when the dawn is somewhat cloudy, the males emit those loud screeches.
What makes the Andean cock-of-the-rock so special?
Being related to roosters, it has been given the name cockatiel, because of the majestic fan-shaped crest and also because the character is quite warlike. It is part of the family Cotingidae, they are provided with striking colors, sumptuous feathers, expandable pouches and membranous filaments.
This feathered friend is one of the best exponents of the splendor that can exist in a living being, not only for its beautiful physical characteristics, but also for its behavior both individually in terms of reproduction and as part of a community to which it belongs.
Physical or morphological characteristics
Let’s start by describing it as one of the most beautiful and dazzling birds of the animal kingdom; its lavish plumage of bright colors and really striking, gives it a special place in the ranking of beauty of nature; it has a relatively medium size, compared to other birds in the area, which ranges between 32 to 35 cm in height.
One of the most notable characteristics of this species is the marked physical difference that exists between the male and female (sexual dimorphism), as happens in other types of birds, and even in mammals.
In the case of the male, the combination of the black and intense orange colors in its plumage, in conjunction with its prominent disk-shaped crest, which is generally raised or deployed, is what makes it worthy of so many compliments.
In the case of the female, its plumage is of brownish tones, not as striking as the male and its crest is not as prominent, but also makes it a beautiful bird.
What does the diet of the cock-of-the-rock consist of?
Being a charming flying feathered bird that lives in Andean-Amazonian countries with a tropical climate, it is routine that its diet is based mainly on a great diversity of wild fruits that grow naturally, abundantly and at any time of the year in the mountain forests.
Therefore, the nutrient intake to maintain the cock-of-the-rock population is directly provided by the conservation of their habitat and the continuous propagation of seeds in fertile soils, although this does not guarantee that the food is of the same quality and produced in the same quantity throughout the year.
At an early age, while the chicks are still young, the mothers include in their diet different kinds of insects that provide another variety of nutrients to ensure their growth.
The feeding of these champions in beauty is very important, since, for the male, the time he has to get his provisions must be very short, in order to be able to put more dedication to the competitive search for females and to the life system in general that exists within the flock.
Therefore, the greater the availability of food, the greater the quality of life, since, on the one hand, it will give them greater physical strength and, on the other hand, it will give them more time to carry out other activities typical of their species, which will be duly noted.
In what areas of Peru can the andean cock of the rock be seen?
While on your trip to Peru , you can observe the presence of the National Bird in protected areas such as the national parks of:
- Abiseo River, in San Martin
- Yanachaga-Chemillén, in Pasco
- Tingo María, in Huánuco
- Manu, in Cusco-Madre de Dios.
It can also be witnessed in protected forests such as:
- Alto Mayo, in San Martin
- San Matías-San Carlos in Pasco
- Pui-Pui, in Junín.
Likewise, the Cock of the Rock can be found in the forests of:
- San Ignacio
- Cutervo National Park
- Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and other similar territories, along the eastern slopes of the Andes.
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