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Guianan Cock-of-the-rock

Rupicola rupicola

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

bright orange bird with a half moon crest

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

spotted this while hiking near the village of Wowetta. there is an established cock of the rock breeding site. they nest under ledges of huge boulders. spotted at least 5 males and one female at the same time.

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Guianan Cock-of-the-rock

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Comments (15)
Dan Doucette
Thanks! The Guianan is a bit smaller but not by much.
CoralAvery
This one is amazing, seems much smaller than the one i saw! :D
Cláudia
Oh my god, it's sooo beautiful ;D
peter
Congrats Dan, this made Spotting of the Day! http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/145041928897986 http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/62925094984482817
peter
It's quite stunning, yes

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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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