Red capped manakin - Manakin mania: the birds that dance with style

Finally, back to Costa Rica in memory! Male greater sage-grouses gather to perform for potential mates from approximately March to May and take on many partners during that period.

Despite its long-time icon status in the Amazon, where the bird is featured in local myths and legends, it was only in 2013 that researchers succeeded in understanding why its enigmatic song sounds so musical to our ears.

A female selects a mate based on the size, shape, and color of his tail feathers, which means the males have to look their very best.

The Hoatzin's bizarre qualities don't stop there.