Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Bernieri: Mating Behavior

West African Crowned Crane, Balearica pavonina pavonina. Found at 41.783989, -71.418742.   West african cranes begin their courtship by elaborate dances and mate for life, sharing the responsibility of raising chicks.

Red Crowned Crane, Grus japonensis.  Found at 41.783989, -71.418742.  The red crown crane preforms elaborate dances consisting of bowing, head bobbing, leaping and other motions for courting.

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