Which bird, found in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes, is Peru's national bird?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Andean cock-of-the-rock
- Step 1: The cock-of-the-rock has bright red-orange feathers and lives in cloud forest. Step 2. It is Peru's national bird. Answer: The Andean cock-of-the-rock. Why not the others: The condor, penguin and macaw are well known but are not the national bird.
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