ACOR displaying at the lek

Cock-of-the-rock rodeo!

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August 2nd 2006
One of the most interesting features of Las Tangaras is the Andean Cock-of-the-rock (ACOR) lek. The Andean Cock-of-the-rock is a type of bird called a cotinga. It is a lekking species, which means the males conduct competiti ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Mindo

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more