Genus Rupicola (Noun)
Meaning
Cock of the rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Rupicola consists of two species of birds commonly known as cocks-of-the-rock, which are medium-sized passerines in the cotinga family.
- The Andean cock-of-the-rock is a species of bird in the genus Rupicola native to South America.
- The genus Rupicola is a group of birds that are known for their brightly colored plumage and distinctive courtship displays.
- The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is a species of bird in the genus Rupicola found in the Guianas and parts of Brazil.
- The genus Rupicola is part of the cotinga family and is closely related to other birds such as the umbrellabirds and the bellbirds.