Some species of male birds dance to impress their mates, such as the complicated dance routine of the little red-capped manakin or the flashy display of the male peacock. In other species, the ...

A bird put on the performance of his life, he danced, twirled, hopped, and sang his little heart out. Sadly, this was all in vain as his potential companion was not half as impressed as we were.

The popular pet birds know at least 30 dance moves, including head banging, side steps and body rolls. And they can combine the moves in different ways, creating their own personalised dance routines.

John Horning Lesser Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) performing dancing or "drumming" on a lek (mating display), in northern Oklahoma, USA. Nattapong Assalee via Writers on the Range ...