May 25, 2024
Aakanksha Sharma
Wonders of wildlife
Each animal in the wild has a unique trait to them. From singing birds to dancing spiders, here we list 5 animals who can sing and 5 who can dance.
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Nightingale
When talking about animals who can sing, the Nightingale takes the first spot. Nightingales are famous for their enchanting songs, especially during the breeding season. Their songs can include whistles, trills, and gurgles.
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Canary
Canaries are small songbirds that are ‘taught’ how to sing. Male canaries are known for their sweet, melodious songs which they use to attract mates.
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Humpback whale
Humpback whales are famous for having eerie and complex songs that can travel long distances through the ocean. These songs, primarily sung by males, are believed to help in mating rituals and communication.
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American robin
The American robin is a common bird known for its cheerful song. Their singing is most heard during the early morning hours in spring and summer.
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Common loon
Common loons have eerie, haunting calls that are used in horror movie backgrounds. Loons are known to use a variety of vocalisations, including wails, yodels, and tremolos and their communication is for maintaining territory.
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Bird of paradise
Male birds of paradise are famous for their elaborate dance routines during courtship and mating periods. These dances have tap movements, feather displays, and acrobatics.
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Peacock spider
The tiny peacock spider, found in Australia, is known for its mating dance. Male spiders raise their bright, colourful body and wave their legs in rhythmic patterns to attract females.
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Sage grouse
Sage grouses are heavy birds known for their dramatic mating dance. The male members puff out their yellow coloured chests, fan their tail feathers, and produce popping sounds to attract female attention.
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Red-capped manakin
The Red-capped manakin, a small bird found in Central and South America, is famous for its ‘moonwalk’ dance. Males perform a series of rapid, backwards steps along a branch, along with wing flicks and head bobbing, to attract females.
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Flamingo
Flamingos perform group dances known as ‘synchronised dancing’ during courtship. They do head-flagging, wing-saluting, and marching in unison.
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