The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock is distributed in the Andes from Venezuela to central Bolivia. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. It is found in the eastern slope at between 500 and 2,300 metres. It requires rock ledges usually near running water on which to nest.

This photo shows a female on the nest. The nest was on a rock face at the side of the road, well-shaded behind some vegetation. The photo was taken from a distance using a 500mm lens to avoid disturbing the bird.