“Year of the Strengthening of

National Sovereignty”

TR1 - INGLES
group members:
ROQUE ALDANA, RONALD
DANIEL
HUERTA MENDEZ,
EDUALFREDO

Teacher: Marlene Roman Miguel

2022
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ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN PERU

GALLITO DE LAS ROCAS

Who is this animal?

cock of the rocks, is a

species of passerine bird
in the family Cotingidae,
one of the two belonging
to the genus Rupicola.

Why is the cock of the rock important?

This bird is a great
disseminator of seeds in
the Jungle, which
contributes to the
preservation of the forests.
In this way it helps the
natural regeneration of its
environment.
Where does the cock of the rock live?
They inhabit the cloud forests of the Amazon,
from Venezuela to Bolivia. They are known for
the beauty of the
plumage of the
males, which
represents a marked
sexual dimorphism
with the females,
which have a dull
color.

What does the cock

of the rocks represent for Peru?
he Cock of the Rock, a beautiful black and red
species with a
unique plumage, its
shape and crest
make it a unique
bird of national
pride, which is why
it is considered "The
National Bird of
Peru".
What is the current situation of the cock of
the rock?
The Cock of the Rock belongs to the Cotingidae family,
of the chordata phylum, being part of the
Passeriformes order.
Currently they are
sought after by
unscrupulous people, to
dissect them or breed
them and then sell
them, committing a
crime, such as the
illegal trafficking of
birds in danger of extinction.
Why is the cock of the rock important?
This bird is a great disseminator of seeds in
the jungle, which contributes to the
preservation of
the forests. In
this way it helps
the natural
regeneration of
its environment.