About The Word Rupicola
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Rupicola
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What's The Definition Of Rupicola?
[n] cock of the rocks
Synonyms | Synonyms for Rupicola: genus Rupicola Related Terms | Find terms related to Rupicola: See Also | bird genus | cock of the rock | Cotingidae | family Cotingidae | Rupicola rupicola Rupicola In Webster's Dictionary \Ru*pic"o*la\, n. [NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a
rock + colere to inhabit.] (Zo["o]l.)
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.
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