About the Andean Cock-of-the-rock
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Rupicola peruvianus |
| Species Codes | andcot1, ACOT |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Cock-of-the-rock belong to?
The Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Andean Cock-of-the-rock?
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....
Where can I report a Andean Cock-of-the-rock sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Cock-of-the-rock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andcot1, or on iNaturalist.
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