Synopsis
Female birds of paradise are extremely picky - they tour many shows before choosing a mate, so males need an eye-catching performance to impress.
- Programme: Nature's Greatest Dancers
- Episode: The Dance for Love
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography | Ecosystems | Biomes | Biomes and their characteristics
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