Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Parotia carolae - Bird of Paradise


Parotia carolae

The "ballerina dance" is one of at least six distinct moves in the repertoire of Carola's parotia, which has the most complex courting ritual in the bird of paradise family. Females scrutinize his act from above.

Source:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/07/birds-of-paradise/laman-photography

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