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viernes, 15 de enero de 2016

Cock of the rock, beautiful bird of Peru

The cock of the rock or peruviana Rupícola, national bird of Peru

Peru has the second highest number of bird species in the world, considering only endemic species, it is the first place. In the past 30 years we have discovered new species, two on average per year, although in recent years many species of animals have disappeared for various reasons, such as excessive growth of the human population, overuse of natural resources, and other causes.

The cock of the rock or tunqui (Quechua tunki) (rupicola peruviana) is a species of passerine bird in the family Cotingidae. It is the national bird of Peru. Its closest relative is the Guianan cock rock (rupicola rupicola) and is notable for the incredible beauty of their plumage. Its exotic form is popular because his figure has been captured in prints, paintings and photographs are published everywhere.



It is also called cock of the rock, cock of the Sierras, the Andean Cock Rock, Tunqui, cock of the mountain, berreador, chaperone. The Latin name Rupicola peruviana 'means "[bird] of Peru Peruvian or rocks."

Live in the dense forests of the high forest lives one of the most beautiful birds de¡ Peru and is considered the national bird. Its name in Quechua is "tunqui" and in Spanish is "cock of the rock." The geographical distribution extends from Venezuela to Bolivia, through Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, between 1400 and 2400 meters above sea level in the forests moist and dense in the eastern Andean slopes.




 In the high forest, it prefers certain areas of the humid and dense forests, often near streams and rock faces or cliffs; there may be very common. It is a bird usually quiet, which only makes sounds when in estrus (a kind of grunting) or when it is frightened or is removed from its territory (a sound like "uankk"). It feeds on fruits and insects; predators are eagles, snakes, ferrets, coatis and some smaller cats.

It is a medium bird about 32 cm long, with sexual dimorphism in color. The male is a beautiful deep red-orange color, with orange eyes, beak and yellow-orange legs, an erect crest of feathers on the beak and forehead, black wings and tail, and some pearl gray feathers in the wings . The female is dark reddish brown in its entirety and with the smallest crest.

The female takes care single incubation and care of offspring. This is because the striking presence of the male near the nest is dangerous to attract predators like eagles, snakes, among others. The opaque color of the females then takes a fundamental value, as it serves to avoid being detected by enemies.



Tunqui is the national bird of Peru and has legal protection, hunting is prohibited and marketing; However this provision is not respected and is marketed live or dissected in many places. For lack of knowledge about their diet, captive animals usually do not survive for long. It has also completely disappeared due to forest clearing and illegal hunting that is the subject.

In Peru it is found in various protected areas like national parks (Rio Abiselo, San Martin; Yanachaga - Chemillén, Pasco, Tingo Maria, Huanuco, and Manu, Cusco - Mother of God). It is also in vain protection forests (Alto Mayo, San Martin, San Matías - San Carlos, Pasco, and Pui-Pui, Junin).


According to report from the global conservation status by the IUCN, The cock is in state Least Concern according to the IUCN. The conservation of this species can attract significant flows of tourists to areas where it is to observe, and produce income to local people through tourism services.




The cock is not included in the list of Supreme Decree No. 034-2004-AG, but may eventually be part of one of the categories.

Article 1.

Approval of the categorization of threatened wildlife species.

To approve the categorization of threatened wildlife species, consisting of 301 species, 65 mammals, 172 birds, 26 reptiles and 38 amphibians, equally distributed in the following categories: critically endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable ( VU) Near Threatened (NT), according to the attached Annex running part hereof




 References


El Tunqui o Gallito de las Rocas: Ave Nacional del Perú
http://www.peruecologico.com.pe/lib_c12_t11.htm

Gallito de las  rocas
Los 7 Animales Endémicos en peligro de extinción del Perú

Rupícola peruviana

DS 034-2004-AG – Aprueban categorización de especies amenazadas de fauna silvestre (22 setiembre 2004)

Gallito de las rocas

http://www.leyendas.gob.pe/zoologia/especie_individuo.php?esp=128

jueves, 14 de enero de 2016

Manu National Park, bird list

 Manu National Park. Paradise of Birds



Manu National Park in Peru, is a privileged area for nature, home to over 1,000 species of birds, which represents 25% of all birds in the Americas and 10% of the birds in the World. There are endemic species such as parrots and others that present later.
A partial list of the birds of Manu, which we will gradually introducing shown. In the following links you can see some of them.



Below the list of birds with common name and scientific name English name.







In the Report of Manu (2013, pp. 213-232, 236 -255) is an additional list of birds of Manu. I advise reading the reference documents.

Recommended links:



References

Barry Walker MBE.  BIRDING THE MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE, PERU

Reportaje Manu 2013, Pasión por la investigación en la Amazonía Peruana
Sernamp, Perú; San Diego Zoo Global Perú
Wust Ediciones, Cusco, Perú

Lista de aves del Manu

Mincetur, PRINCIPALES ZONAS DE OBSERVACION DE AVES DEL SUR DEL PERÚ

Dreyer Niels Poul (2007) Manu, National park, 2006 October

miércoles, 13 de enero de 2016

Peru, Manu National Park, bird sanctuary

Manu paradise for bird watching



Manu National Park is a protected area located in southeastern Peru, located in the Madre de Dios and Cusco, in the provinces of Manu and Paucartambo. With an area of ​​1,532,806 hectares, it is divided into three major areas: the National Park with 1,155,806 hectares; Reserved Zone, with 257 000 hectares; and Transition Zone and Cultural Materials, with 120,000 ha. Facilities include cataloging as Biosphere Reserve.


It stretches from the 300 meters, at the confluence of the Manu River with the Madre de Dios River until the 3800 meters at the summit of the mountain Apu Kañajhuay. Some researchers believe in the virgin areas of this reserve is Paititi or the lost city of the Incas.


Manu National Park (PNM), together with the diversity of ecosystems ranging from the Andes to the Amazon basin, is one of the protected areas with the greatest diversity of birds on earth. There are 1, 025 species, representing 25% of the birds in South America and more than 10% of birds in the world, diversity explanatory range of altitudes and habitats become the Manu in the best destination for birding of the world.

There are endemic species like macaws lowland species such as Ara ararauna, A. chloptera, A. macao, severe A., A. manilata.





Manu river in the world record for the largest number of bird species seen was set for one day in one place with a staggering 331 species recorded by Ted Parker and Scott Robinson. On a trip of 10 to 14 days you can observe more than 600 species of birds.

Collpas (clay deposits) are places riverbanks, where many species of parrots and macaws gather to eat clay in the mornings (Manu is home to 27 species).




Flocks of mixed species of tanagers, furnariids, ant, warblers and others moved noisily through the forest canopy. The composition of these impressive birds congregations vary with altitude and habitat and each flock presents new species.





The ratio of the antbirds and swarms of army ants allows advantage to feed birds from flying insects.




Lek of the Cock of the rocks and manakins are places where males display their bright colors to attract a mate.





On a routine visit to Manu you can find other species such as the harpy eagle, Agami Heron, hoatzin and camungo. Anyway, anywhere and at any time of day, Manu is surprising tofo which provides traveler.


References


Parque Nacional del Manu. Aves

Parque Nacional el manu

Manu: a light of hope

Parque Nacional del Manu

Lista de aves del Manu

Animales de la Reserva Nacional del Manu, Perú