About the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock
The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is a species of cotinga, a passerine bird from South America. It is about 30 cm (12 in) in length and weighs about 200 to 220 g. It is found in tropical rainforests, near its preferred habitat of rocky outcrops. The female's plumage is brownish/dark smokey grey in colour, and generally less noticeable than the males because of their nesting work in rocky areas. The male's feathers are a bright orange. Both have a heavy body, broad-based bill and wear a remarkable half-moon crest on the head. It is one of two species of the genus Rupicola, the other being the Andean cock-of-the-rock. The Guianan cock-of-the-rock lives across the forested region of northeastern South America. Its diet consists mostly of fruit, but they sometimes feast on small snakes and lizards.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Rupicola rupicola |
| Species Codes | gcoroc1, GCOT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock belong to?
The Guianan Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock?
The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is a species of cotinga, a passerine bird from South America. It is about 30 cm (12 in) in length and weighs about 200 to 220 g. It is found in tropical rainforests, near its preferred habitat of rocky outcrops. The female's plumage is brownish/dark smokey grey in colour...
Where can I report a Guianan Cock-of-the-rock sighting?
You can log sightings of Guianan Cock-of-the-rock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gcoroc1, or on iNaturalist.