Breeding Andean cock-of-the-rock
detail of male head plumage male cocks-of-the-rock polygamous, , have nothing nesting once mating done. male’s energy instead devoted elaborate display rituals show off magnificent plumage. these displays take place in communal leks, males gather challenge rivals , beckon females. males disturbed, behavior not easy see. 1 study reported display activity dependent on light intensity, morning display period occurring during same light intensity level afternoon period. male andean cock-of-the-rock choosing best lekking position at lek, males have been observed break pairs, performing “confrontation displays”. consists of facing each other while bowing, jumping, , flapping wings, snapping bills, , @ same time giving off various squawking , grunting calls. when female approaches, becomes more intense. display turns cacophony of bright color , frenzied activity filling air strange sounds. breeding takes place during different times of year in different areas. in colombia, breeding happens in...