\Ru*pic"o*la\, n. [NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a
rock + colere to inhabit.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of beautiful South American passerine birds,
including the cock of the rock.

Note: 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.