The Manachino Capirosso (Ceratopipra Mentalis) is a small tropical bird that has conquered global attention thanks to its spectacular courtship ritualoften compared to the famous “Moonwalk” by Michael Jackson. During the season of loves, in fact, the male of this species performs a surprising dance: he moves quickly back on a branchgiving the illusion of sliding effortlessly, just like the step made famous by the king of pop.
This unique behavior earned the “Bird Michael Jackson bird” Manachino. The male’s courtship behavior is part of a system in which the more males perform in dances elaborate to attract females.
In addition to the movement similar to Moonwalk, the male produces Characteristic sounds, such as schiocchi and buzzesobtained through rapid wing beats, adding a sound element to its visual performance. The extraordinary performances of the Manachino Capirosso captured the attention of the web, with numerous videos showing his dance that have become viral on social media.
Distinctive and habitat characteristics
The adult male presents a velvety black plumage with a head and a red of a red brilliantbright yellow thighs and a pale yellow chin. The female, on the other hand, has a coloring olive green Less flashy. Both sexes have brown eyes, but in the adult male the iris is white, giving an even more distinctive appearance.
The Manachino Capirosso is originally of the humid tropical forests of Central and South America, with a significant presence in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador. It prefers rain forests and secondary growth areas, often at shares lower than 900 meters.
