I've read that there's no clear consensus on why it does the dance. Some think as you said, that it's for hunting worms, other's think it's something they do to blend in with the environment.
It’s actually very unlikely that this is done for hunting purposes. The most convincing hypothesis is that this dance is a mild threat response from the woodcock. The threat isn’t apparent enough to stop foraging, but they want to be ready in case something happens. It’s also theorized that it might be a nervous tick.
@@DustyHoney clearly they are having a good time hunting for worms. They are thinking, "this restaurant looks good", or, "maybe we should just grille in the backyard". Dancing and eating is a valuable skill in the wild.
Great video. I have seen woodcocks on my property occasionally over the years. I was lucky to see them in flight a couple of times spiraling through the air. Unfortunately I didn't have a video cam on those occasions and am looking to find some video online. Thanks for posting this wonderful scene.
So you other countries think you have an interesting woodcock? Look at this bad boy, he dances every time he walks dammit even you have to say that's impressive...
Did you ever get to see him strike his beak into the ground? That dance it is doing, it's looking for worms. Excellent quality camera you got too. Check out my video of the American Woodcock doing the same thing: (wouldn't allow me to post link)
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The bird dancing goes great with Lou Bega's Mambo No. 5
So cute. I love to see the babies 'walk this way' with mom.
They actually dance like this when hunting for worms.
👍😂👌
I've read that there's no clear consensus on why it does the dance. Some think as you said, that it's for hunting worms, other's think it's something they do to blend in with the environment.
It’s actually very unlikely that this is done for hunting purposes. The most convincing hypothesis is that this dance is a mild threat response from the woodcock. The threat isn’t apparent enough to stop foraging, but they want to be ready in case something happens. It’s also theorized that it might be a nervous tick.
On the contraire, they dance because they are having a good time.
@@DustyHoney clearly they are having a good time hunting for worms. They are thinking, "this restaurant looks good", or, "maybe we should just grille in the backyard". Dancing and eating is a valuable skill in the wild.
"On my way to steal yo girl"
Just seen one in my lawn for the first time!!! Cool bird!!! ❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂
forget the dance..theres no other birds that look this smug and content and funny at the same time..i mean just look at that face!
omg that's the cutest little dance.
Everyday I'm shufflin...
Great video. I have seen woodcocks on my property occasionally over the years. I was lucky to see them in flight a couple of times spiraling through the air. Unfortunately I didn't have a video cam on those occasions and am looking to find some video online. Thanks for posting this wonderful scene.
It is nothing short of incredible.
So you other countries think you have an interesting woodcock? Look at this bad boy, he dances every time he walks dammit even you have to say that's impressive...
The best thing to do is open another tab, and play the video "Heaven let your eent shine down" on loop while watching this. Hours of entertainment.
swiggity swooty
Im coming for that birdy booty
just spotted one in my backyard in grand bend ontario...love the dancing
Dance until you find food !!!
I FUCKING WANT ONE
Did you ever get to see him strike his beak into the ground? That dance it is doing, it's looking for worms. Excellent quality camera you got too.
Check out my video of the American Woodcock doing the same thing: (wouldn't allow me to post link)
You're lucky to have them in your residential area!
He is the most balltingling wrangler I have ever peeped
That awkward moment when ECH! has 1 mil more views than the normal vids of the bird.. lmfao XD
it mister steal yo girl
This is a very provocative dance.
Looks like Eric Cartman trying to cut a jig!
What a strange way of walking. thanks for sharing
very cool, we have a few couples in out wooded side yard and watch them most every night sing and to their thing
I love this dance. So cool
I know people hunt these little guys, but frankly I would be unable...JUST...TOO CUUUUUTE...LIKE KRYPTONITE!!
My American Woodcock does a little dance too
That bird is a mother fuckin P.I.M.P.
(DEATH BY GLAMOUR INTENSIFIES)
Irish Wristwatch **cue Death by Glamour in da background**
If you put it on 2x fast playback, its like hes dancing to techno music!
Ech!
What a cool bird!!
LINDO 😍😍😍
Dont drop that thun thun thun-
Cool bird!
Very cool!
Gettin the groove on
the puppies also dance
BAHKUM
HAY MA DO YOU LIKE MY DANCE MOVES
ECCH
It's doing the thing xD
No one haven't noticed a white caterpillar on 1:55?
NYURRH!!
OOOORGUM
AWW GOHD ITS MILEY CYRUS TWERKIN AS A BIRDDD
Why do their heads never move?
Did you happen to see that white caterpillar in the grass there?
Missed it (around the 2:00 minute mark) for all these years ... so did the Woodcock!
PEENT FOR MAMA FARORE
Plz, add some Music!
Why does he dance?
The male courts the female by walking stiff-legged and with his wings stretched vertically, and by bobbing and bowing.
Лично что это птица вальдшнеп ищет еду😮?
😁😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰
Jacques' Brother
Bruh
por que ele dança?
El macho corteja a la hembra caminando con las piernas rígidas y con las alas estiradas verticalmente, y balanceándose y haciendo reverencias.
BLAUVGEHM
blech
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