Definition of cock-of-the-rock in English:
cock-of-the-rock
nounPlural cocks-of-the-rock
A crested cotinga (bird) found in the tropical forests of South America. The male has brilliant orange or red plumage used in communal display.
Genus Rupicola, family Cotingidae: two species
Example sentencesExamples
- Birds easily encountered on the plateau near the falls include the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, as well as honeycreepers, and tanagers.
- I have spent many hours here photographing the cock-of-the-rock, the brown capuchin monkey and many insects, including long-legged flies.
- The Andean cock-of-the-rock is a brilliantly colored, pigeon-size bird known for its elaborate courtship displays.
- The rocky forest and rock outcrops near the falls provide the perfect habitat for the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, a medium-sized, flaming orange bird.
- Several species of birds such as cock-of-the-rocks and birds of paradise clear courts used as arenas during elaborate courtship displays to females.