Category:Rupicola

Ru*pic"o*la, n. Etym: [nl., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a rock + colere To inhabit.] (zoöl.)

Defn: a genus of beautiful south american passerine birds, including The cock of the rock.

Note: the species are remarkable for having an elevated fan-shaped Crest of feathers on the head, and for the beautiful color of their Plumage, which is mostly some delicate shade of yellow or orange.