Red-capped Manakin, Moonwalk Dance ❤️💚 | Markulland

5.4K views · 267 reactions | How about starting the week with a love dance?  This wonderful moment was captured by one of our volunteers at La Ceiba, our release station and home for a wide and diverse wildlife near the JRC. The male Red-capped manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is known for its unusual courting method widely called the “moonwalk” bird.  Pascale Richez | Jaguar Rescue Center | Facebook

Dazzling Red-Capped Manakin: Dance of the Rainforest 🌿 #RedCappedManakin #RainforestBirds #ShortsThe Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is a captivating bird species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Adorned with vibrant plumage, the male boasts a striking red cap atop its head. Known for their elaborate courtship displays, males gather in “leks” where they perform intricate dance routines to attract females. These small birds primarily feed on fruits and insects fo

The Red-capped Manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is one of the flashiest and most fascinating little birds in the tropical forests of Central and South America. This bird isn’t just cute — it’s got serious moves. This bird is famous for its dance, especially the backward slide that looks like moonwalking across a branch — a true Michael Jackson of the jungle! Males perform these slick moves to impress females. Males are super striking: jet-black bodies with a vibrant cherry-red cap (hence the name)

The Red-Capped Manakin’s Colors Are Unreal! #birdwatching #natgeoindia #birding #birdlife #trendingreels #birdlovers | Dunia Kita

189K views · 4.8K reactions | Red-capped manakin . . . | LEBOK KICAU | Facebook