The national bird of Peru is readily identified by its fan-shaped crest and brilliant orange-red plumage, both of which are evident to a lesser degree even in the duller female.
The spectacularly bizarre Andean Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruvianus is perhaps the most popularly recognised bird of the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains of South America, and high up on the of “birds you have to see before you die” list.
On our latest trip to Peru we had the chance to see this amazing bird and our guide captured some video footage displaying the full beauty.
To see this incredible bird and many others almost equally fascinating and colourful, join us on our next Nature Travel Birding trip to Peru in August 2020 Not only will you see more than 500 species of birds, along with a chance of spotting a Jaguar, but you will also visit iconic Machu Picchu!
For more information, browse to Peru Birding our our site or talk to us on info@naturetravelbirding.com.