You wouldn’t think females of this beautiful species of bird would demand more than the flashy plumage of potential mates, but as the old saying goes, if you’ve got it, flaunt it.
That’s certainly the case when Bird of Paradise males are looking for love, as they whip out dance moves fit for any ballroom competition in the world.
The BBC’s Planet Earth series takes us to the forest floor of New Guinea to get a glimpse of the action.
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