What is gallito de la roca?

Gallito de la roca, also known as the Andean cock-of-the-rock, is a brightly-colored bird found in the Andean cloud forest of South America, particularly in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. The males have bright orange plumage with a large crest on their heads, while the females are duller in color. They are known for their distinctive courtship displays, where the males gather at a communal lek and perform elaborate movements to attract a female. Gallito de la roca is omnivorous, feeding on a range of fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The species is considered a symbol of conservation in the Andean region due to its charismatic appearance and threatened status caused by habitat loss and hunting.