Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus
Watercolor/Digital

The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus) frequents the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains, and is the national bird of Peru. The male bird displays brilliant orange plumage with a distinctive domed crest, and a loud, melodic call that rings through the mist. The female is a more subtle burgundy/brown color with a bright, blue eye, and from personal observation, displays rather bossy tendencies.