Greenfinch - male begging food from female, courtship behaviour, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Greenfinch - male begging food from female, courtship behaviour, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Greenfinch - male begging food from female, courtship behaviour,
Lower Saxony, Germany
Carduelis chloris
Duncan Usher
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Love is in the Air! This charming snapshot captures a hilarious moment between two lovebirds, or should we say 'love-finches'! Meet Mr. Greenfinch, the ultimate smooth talker, who's pulling out all the stops to win over his lady love in Lower Saxony, Germany. In this delightful scene of courtship behavior, our dashing male finch can be seen shamelessly begging for food from his beautiful partner. It seems that even birds know the way to their loved one's heart is through their stomachs! With an adorable tilt of his head and those irresistible puppy-dog eyes (or should we say bird-begging eyes?), he has us all swooning! Meanwhile, Mrs. Greenfinch looks slightly amused by her suitor's antics but also quite pleased with herself for being so sought after. She holds all the power as she decides whether to share her tasty morsels or keep them all to herself – talk about playing hard-to-get! This image perfectly captures not only the social behavior and bonding between these feathered friends but also showcases nature's playful side. It reminds us that courtship isn't just limited to humans; it happens everywhere in the animal kingdom too. So next time you're feeling down about your own dating adventures, take inspiration from these greenfinches and remember: sometimes a little bit of begging and feeding can go a long way in finding true love!

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