Laysan Albatross
Deep in their bones they know the dance moves needed to woo a mate, but they haven’t yet developed their talent.
Red-capped Manakin
When looking for a mate, the male red-capped manakin snaps his wings and dances on a branch to catch a female's eye.
Magnificent Riflebird
Spreading his wings, the male riflebird swings his head back and forth, with the poise of a flamenco dancer.
Costa’s Hummingbird
The male Costa begins flirting by swooping and diving over his perched crush, and twists his body acrobatically in the air.
Blue-footed Booby
Starting his dance by shyly drawing attention to his feet or tickle her crush with his beak.
Western and Clark's Grebes
If you’re looking for elegance in the bird world, you can’t do much better than Western or Clark's Grebes.
Sandhill Crane
The dance of the Sandhill Crane is iconic, and also extremely awkward.
Jackson’s Widowbird
The males, sleek in shiny black feathers and brandishing a long, luxurious tail, gather in a field.
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Sharp-tailed Grouse are the tap dancers of the bird world and they always look like a wind up toys.
Greater Sage-Grouse
The enormous chicken-relatives sport a regal look, with a spiked tail fan, frilly cravat of bright white feathers, and abundant chest displayed proudly.