The male Lawe's Parotia could make any ballerina blush. That ultra-black tuxedo-like plumage is known to absorb 99% of light, making him the blackest bird on earth. His courtship dance starts with a bow; the feathers extend into a tutu-like skirt while dancing on the tips of his toes. Ducking his black head onto iridescent breast feathers produces an eerie "smiley face." The performance ends with a rhythmic shaking of the head from side to side. But the finicky female may still peck and reject! |
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Title: | Ballet in Black — Parotia, Papua New Guinea | |
Air Date: | December 18, 2020 | |
Runtime: | 25 min | |
Genres: | History Nature | |
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