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cock-of-the-rocknoun (plural 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.
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....- 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.
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