Jul 11, 2024, 08:52 PM IST

10 beautiful dancing birds in the world

Shweta Singh

Found in Papua New Guinea, males perform intricate dances to attract females, displaying vibrant colors and elaborate movements.

Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise

Found in Central and South America, males perform rapid and complex dance moves to attract mates, often in groups called leks.

Red-capped Manakin

Also from New Guinea, males perform a dance involving erecting their feathers into a cape-like shape, accompanied by intricate footwork.

Superb Bird-of-Paradise

Another South American species known for synchronized group dances by males to impress females.

Blue Manakin

Found in North America, males gather on leks and perform elaborate displays involving inflating air sacs and making distinctive popping sounds.

Greater Sage-Grouse

Known for its ability to mimic sounds, male lyrebirds perform complex dance displays as part of their courtship rituals.

Australian Lyrebird

These cranes perform elegant dances that are part of their bonding and courtship rituals.

Japanese Crane

Found in Australia, brolgas perform elaborate dance displays involving jumping, wing-flapping, and vocal calls during mating season.

Brolga

Found in New Guinea, males perform a courtship display involving intricate movements and shape-shifting plumage.

Western Parotia