Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical bird of northern South America: A bird species where the male has brilliant red or orange plumage and an erectile disk-like crest on its head.
   • A bird of the Andes similar to Rupicola rupicola: Refers to a related species found in the Andes mountains, sharing similar characteristics with the more common cock-of-the-rock.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The brilliant orange plumage of the cock of the rock makes it easy to spot in the forest.
  • Birdwatchers travel to South America hoping to see the cock of the rock in its natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• "Cock-of-the-rock" (with hyphens): This is a common stylistic variant when referring to the bird as a compound noun.
  • The Andean cock-of-the-rock is a different species from its Guianan cousin.

Variants and Related Words

• Rupicola (n): The scientific genus name for the cock-of-the-rock birds.
  • The genus Rupicola contains two known species.
• Cock-of-the-rock lek (n phrase): A specific term for the communal display grounds where males gather to perform courtship rituals.
  • The researchers observed the cock-of-the-rock lek for several weeks.

Synonyms

• Rupicola (scientific synonym)
• Orange rock bird (descriptive synonym, informal)

Related Phrases

• Lekking behavior: A biological term for the competitive mating display ritual performed by male birds like the cock of the rock.
  • The cock of the rock is famous for its dramatic lekking behavior.

Noun

1. tropical bird of northern South America the male having brilliant red or orange plumage and an erectile disklike crest
2. bird of the Andes similar to Rupicola rupicola