‘Tap Dancing’ Shown To Be Part Of Birds’ Mating Ritual

A new study has found that both male and female blue-capped cordon bleu birds have elaborate mating behaviors which include a tap dance that is done so quickly that it is undetectable to the human eye.

Animals are known to adopt various methods of attracting a mate, but a new research study describes a unique approach that has only been observed in one species thus far.

The blue-capped cordon bleu, a small bird with striking blue feathers, tap dances as part of its mating ritual.

As one of the researchers describes