Again, but faster! The spectacular courtship dance of a tiny bird

[Mr. McD]

A small male bird called a golden-collared manakin performs a difficult, elaborate, physically demanding courtship dance. In new research, life scientists report that female golden-collared manakins select mates based on subtle differences in motor performance during these dances.

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/why-a-bird-s-dance-is-so-spectacular-204387.aspx

[Howler]

1. Now that was very cool!!!!

Thanks Mr McD! :)

[Maraya1969]

2. Yes thank you. That backflip was amazing.

[peacetalksforall]

3. bird acrobats, bird circus performers, bird divers, bird souped up helicopters. Loved it. Thanks!!!

[MisterP]

4. lucky: my English budgie just violates my hand when he feels like it

[Judi Lynn]

5. Spectacular, in such a tiny creature, too. Thank the great F.S.M. for hidden cameras. Thank you! n/t

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. And you guys complain about dinner and a movie...sheesh.

:evilgrin: