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The Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Peru. The avifauna of Peru has 1883 confirmed species, of which 117 are endemic, three have been introduced by humans, and 83 are rare or vagrants. An additional 26 species are hypothetical (see below).
It is the national bird of Peru. It has four subspecies and its closest relative is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock . The Andean cock-of-the-rock exhibits marked sexual dimorphism ; the male has a large disk-like crest and scarlet or brilliant orange plumage, while the female is significantly darker and browner.
The Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru. [ 1 ] Both known species exhibit sexual dimorphism : the males are magnificent birds, not only because of their bright orange or red colors, but also because of their very prominent fan-shaped crests.
National flower Cantulope (kantuta or guano) Cantua buxifolia [2] Cantuta buxifolia: Unofficial national flower emblems National animal Vicuña Vicugna vicugna: Vicugna vicugna: Unofficial national animal emblems National bird Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruviana [2] Rupicola peruviana: Unofficial national bird emblems National colors
Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird. Peru's national bird is the Andean cock-of-the-rock. Peru has over 1,800 species of birds, the second-highest number of any country in the world. New species of birds are still being discovered and cataloged by scientists. 42 species from Peru have been officially added to science in the last 30 years.
The Andean condor is a national symbol of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuelan Andes states. It is the national bird of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. [ 72 ] It plays an important role in the folklore and mythology of the South American Andean regions, [ 46 ] and has been represented in Andean art from c ...
P. Pacific elaenia; Pacific pygmy owl; Paint-billed crake; Pale-legged hornero; Panao antpitta; Parrot-billed seedeater; Peruvian booby; Peruvian diving petrel
Country Name of bird Scientific name Official status Picture Ref. Afghanistan Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Albania Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Angola Red-crested turaco Tauraco erythrolophus Yes Anguilla Zenaida dove Zenaida aurita Yes Antigua and Barbuda Magnificent frigatebird Fregata magnificens Yes Argentina Rufous hornero Furnarius rufus Yes [8] Aruba "Prikichi" Brown ...