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rupicola
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rupicola, n. [NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a rock + colere to inhabit.].
A genus of beautiful South American passerine birds, including the cock of the rock. [1913 Webster]
" The species are remarkable for having an elevated fan-shaped crest of feathers on the head, and for the beautiful color of their plumage, which is mostly some delicate shade of yellow or orange." [1913 Webster]
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