Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Rupicola peruvianus
The Andean cock-of-the-rock, also known as tunki (Quechua), is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests in South America. It is the national bird of Peru. It has four subspecies and its closest relative is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock. Source
Where is the Andean Cock-of-the-rock now?
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 709 times across 3 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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When does the Andean Cock-of-the-rock arrive?
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | 7 September 2026 | 7 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 | 1 |
Arriving at the same time in South America
- Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus
- Green-winged Saltator Saltator similis
- Chivi Vireo Vireo chivi
- Euler's Flycatcher Lathrotriccus euleri
- Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius
- Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
- Western Wood-Pewee Contopus sordidulus
- Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni
Every arrival in South America, month by month
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.