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Archive of Tag: courtship

Ruffed Grouse with wings spread
BehaviorSongs + Calls
Thump!: The Ruffed Grouse Mate Attraction Display
video 2:17
The Black Sicklebill transformed during courtship display
BehaviorFeathers
Black Sicklebill: The Thin Blue Line
video 2:51
The colorful Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise
EvolutionFeathers
Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise: A Full Spectrum
video 3:04
The iridescent throat of a Magnificent Riflebird
EvolutionFeathers
Magnificent Riflebird: Directional Color
video 1:49
Bird-of-paradise from the genus Parotia performing a ballerina dance
BehaviorEvolution
Parotia: Ballerina Dance
video 3:04
The long modified feathers on a King-of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise
EvolutionFeathers
King-of-Saxony: Giant Head Wires
video 2:54
A young male Paradise Riflebird imitates an adult courtship display
BehaviorEvolution
Paradise Riflebird: Practice, Practice
video 2:33
Dance moves of Parotia birds-of-paradise
BehaviorEvolution
Carola's Parotia: King of the Dance
video 5:14
A diagram showing the transformation of the Superb Bird-of-Paradise during courtship display
Behavior
Superb Bird-of-Paradise: Psychedelic Smiley Face
video 4:30
A silent film style tribute to the birds-of-paradise
Behavior
For Birds-of-Paradise, Life's a Stage
video 4:09
BehaviorEvolution
Inspection & Touch: and the Birds-of-Paradise
video 5:08
EvolutionSongs + Calls
Sound: and the Birds-of-Paradise
video 6:09
Banded-Kingfisher-Gives-Nuptial-Gift
Behavior
Banded Kingfisher Gives Nuptial Gift
clip 1:20
Andean-Cock-of-the-Rock
Feathers
Bright Feathers of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
clip 0:24
American-Redstart-Singing
FeathersSongs + Calls
A Colorful Male American Redstart Sings
clip 0:40
Satin Bowerbirds at bower
Behavior
Female Satin Bowerbird Visiting Bower
clip 2:19
Wire-tailed Manakin
Behavior
Wire-tailed Manakin Courtship Display
clip 1:13
BehaviorFeathers
Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise Male-Female Plumage Differences
clip 0:54
BehaviorFeathers
Subadult Plumage of the Paradise Riflebird
clip 1:20
Behavior
Vibrant Red House Finch