Painted Bunting Courtship Dance

Male painted buntings have such gorgeous colors, which they put to good use to impress the ladies. They sing to establish territories and impress females, and when one pays attention, he shows his worthiness in a courtship dance, fluttering and displaying that rich plumage until she signifies her interest by dancing too. He fluffs up his chest, dancing around her and raising his wing feathers, lifting himself up in what seems like slow motion but this time he seems to miss the landing, at which point they seem to ignore one another. Nonetheless, we’ll keep our eye out for signs of nesting in the backyard, and we’ll keep the feeder full.

[@dannyc9784]

Beautiful! thanks much for your patience in filming and posting!

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. Big Like 41

[@naturewalkswithjudy]

Thank you very much!

[@johnsakelaris7]

Yes, he "missed the landing" that second time and a replay shows it was because she moved. Maybe she thought she had had enough.

[@rolandoley7331]

Excelente video 🐦🐦♥️🐦🐦

[@ilknurtuncer1712]

💕

[@billsomody6928]

Lovely video!🥰💕🦜

[@naturewalkswithjudy]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Tigerpuffer]

What a cool video! Do other Passerinas do this as well?

[@OlgaPerez-iv1qd]

De donde es ese pájaro

[@OlgaPerez-iv1qd]

❤de donde es ese pájaro

[@naturewalkswithjudy]

South Carolina, Estados Unidos en verano, pero en migra al Peru, y Ecuador, y Costa Rica en Noviembre por invierno.