45K views · 1.9K reactions | Red-capped Manakin, Moonwalk Dance ❤️ | Markulland | Facebook

Red-capped manakin . . . | LEBOK KICAU

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

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

A male of a Red-capped Manakin doing its moonwalk (Ceratopipra mentalis) | BIRDS & Nature

Red-capped Manakin | Hisao Kanno

49K views · 1.4K reactions | Red-capped Manakin (moonwalk bird) | T.T.P-Animals | Facebook