Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

  • Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is one of the most beautiful birds in this world.
  • The bird is also known as the tunki.
  • It is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests
  • These colourful creatures reside in the Andes Mountains of South America.
  • These birds have wonderful pompom-shaped crests atop their beaks.
  • They nest among the rocks in order to hide their extraordinary appearance that attracts preying eagles and jaguars.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia


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