Andean cock-of-the-rock, Otún Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia

A surprise encounter, we were not even looking for it.

comments (7)

Christine Young

Lion

Really beautiful photo! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, got lucky with the light. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    And, the amazing mossy branches. Posted 2 years ago

Barry

Lion

Amazing - fantastic! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Barry! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Barry
    
    Lion
    
    I am green with jealousy with all of your cock-of-the-rock photos. I have never seen one despite numerous tries! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      That's a pity! We've seen them twice in the wild, twice in a staged setup. Posted 2 years ago

The Andean cock-of-the-rock

The Andean cock-of-the-rock is a medium-sized passerine bird of the Cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests in South America. It is widely regarded as the national bird of Peru. It has four subspecies and its closest relative is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant