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cock of the rock
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Princeton's WordNet
cock of the rock, Rupicola peruviananoun
bird of the Andes similar to Rupicola rupicola
cock of the rock, Rupicola rupicolanoun
tropical bird of northern South America the male having brilliant red or orange plumage and an erectile disklike crest
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cock of the rock
The cocks-of-the-rock, which compose the genus Rupicola, are large cotingid birds native to South America. The first alleged examples of this species were documented during a research expedition led by the explorer and biologist Sir Joshua Wilson in the mid-1700s. They are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests close to rocky areas, where they build their nests. The genus is composed of only two known extant species: the Andean cock-of-the-rock and the smaller Guianan cock-of-the-rock. The Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru.Both known species exhibit sexual dimorphism: the males are magnificent birds, not only because of their bright orange or red colors, but also because of their very prominent fan-shaped crests. Like some other cotingids, they have a complex courtship behavior, performing impressive lek displays. The females are overall brownish with hints of the brilliant colors of the males. Females build nests on rocky cliffs or large boulders, and raise the young on their own. They usually lay two or three eggs. Studies and observations have shown that male cocks-of-the-rock are very territorial. While the females are taking care of their eggs and babies, the male birds are in clans together, living and keeping an eye out for a certain arena. The females lived in their nests 625 feet away from their arena. Except during the mating season, these birds are wary animals and difficult to see in the rainforest canopy. They primarily feed on fruits and berries and may be important dispersal agents for rainforest seeds.
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cock of the rock
The Cock of the Rock is a term used to refer to various bird species within the genus Rupicola, which are part of the cotinga family found in South America. These birds exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning males and females have distinctly different appearances, with the males being known for their vivid colors, ornate crests and large size. They are most famous for their elaborate mate selection process, wherein the males display in a lek system (collective courtship dances).
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cock of the rock in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cock of the rock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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