Take a gander at the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise sliding around with a bright blue frown. The Magnificent Riflebird isn't the only bird-of-paradise with exceptional dance skills. Then, the choice is hers: to copulate with him and then raise the brood by herself, or wait for a better show. But don’t think that he wants to dance with the object of his affection no, if a female approaches, he will continue dancing on his own, flicking his wings more strenuously while hopping toward her.
He stretches his elegant black wings and then dramatically whips his head from side to side to display his blue iridescent throat. The Magnificent Riflebird, one of about 40 bird-of-paradise species, isn’t afraid to let loose on the. Their pièce de résistance? A moonwalk that rivals Michael Jackson's. The birds slide and glide along a branch as if living in a frictionless world, hopping and pivoting to change direction, all to catch the eye of a female with exceptionally high standards. In Central American forests, male Red-capped Manakins keep their wings tucked and heads down to draw a female’s gaze to their brilliant yellow thighs-and fancy footwork. Only then will the birds lay their first egg, typically at age eight or nine.
A new Laysan Albatross pair works hard to perfect their dance, combining stock moves like the “sky snap,” “rapid bill clapper,” and “bob strut” into a sequence unique to that couple. As the years go on, those groups grow smaller, until finally the confident birds are ready for their big finale: a partnered dance. At first, young birds gather in small groups to practice. Deep in their bones they know the dance moves needed to woo a mate, but they haven’t yet developed their talent. Laysan AlbatrossĪt around three years old, young Laysan Albatross return to their birthplace to start learning the ways of courtship. Watch, learn, and maybe even take a few notes. Without further ado, here we present a sampling of the best bird mating dances out there. And in some species, males and females dance together to form a pair bond while putting on a show. Others perform feats of strength and endurance to prove their value. Some male birds gather in leks, not unlike nightclubs, to dance in a group and invite curiosity from nearby females. Many species, once grown, find themselves overcome with a primal urge to bust a move. Some people are simply born to dance-and the same goes for birds.
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