We analyze the intricate male bird of paradise mating dance and explain how and why he performs the ritual in this way.

Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. The manucodes and riflebirds species also dwell in Australia. Birds of paradise are so attractive that their appearance once made ...

The bird of paradise mating dance is a combination of color, movement, and sound so let’s look at each in more detail. These birds can be almost any color but the individuals in the above clip ...