Science has finally cracked male riflebirds’ flirty secrets (cool video included in article) (www.sciencenews.org)
from pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to science@mander.xyz on 21 Oct 2024 17:18
https://sh.itjust.works/post/26963650

Males of the four Ptiloris species, a group within the birds of paradise native to Australia and New Guinea, have long fascinated biologists as well as female birds with their courtship displays. A male repeatedly fans out dark satiny wing feathers into a curved arc. He sways his head rhythmically and opens his mouth to a soundtrack of short, sharp thwacking sounds.

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