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Guianan Cock-of-the-rock

Rupicola rupicola

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The bizarre Guianan Cock-of-the-rock is one of the strangest birds of the world and an absolute thrill to observe. This male was photographed at a lek display site in the Iwokrama forests of central Guyana.

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Comments (5)
UmapornSarasat
really cool one..I never know about it before..thank for sharing. :)
The MnMs
In Spanish called "Gallito de roca". Excellent to find one..nice spotting! ;-)
ulvalactuca77
Seriously?! WTH? I don't even know what I'm looking at but I like it. And that name?! LOL

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PublishedNovember 19, 2011

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