Courtship Behavior Collection

Two Northern Gannets -Morus bassanus- touching beaks to greet each other, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Red-crowned Crane, Japanese Crane or Manchurian Crane -Grus Japonensis-, performing the mating dance, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

USA, Florida, South Lido Beach, Royal Tern courtship behavior, Sterna maxima

Courtship, old custom of courtship, engagement and marriage, relationship, 1880, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, characteristic, contemporary, copy, courting, courting seasons, courtship, courtship behavior, courtship behaviors

Man flirting through werner schwab (offene Fenster) with a woman doing kitchen work, 1889, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 2 people, activities, activity, affection, charm, content, contented, contentment, coquet, coquetting, couple, couples, courting, courting seasons, courtship

African Ostrich -Struthio camelus- performing a mating dance, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Hawfinch doing courtship behavior for a female, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, Netherlands

Rufous Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) perched in a tree while singing, Dunes, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, cock displaying, Lower Austria, Austria

Common Eider -Somateria mollissima-, drake, showing off, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

A pair of Red-crowned Cranes, Japanese Cranes or Manchurian Cranes -Grus Japonensis-, during courtship, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Kingfishers -Alcedo atthis-, male passing little fish on to female, courtship feeding, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, courting cock, Lower Austria, Austria

Black-tailed Godwits -Limosa limosa-, displaying, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina- pair courting in shallow water, Burgenland, Austria

Black Grouse -Lyrurus tetrix-, cock displaying, Tyrol, Austria

Western Capercaillie -Tetrao urogallus-, courtship display, Tyrol, Austria

Northern Shoveler -Anas clypeata-, displaying pair North Rhine Westphalia, Deuschland

Common Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, courting display in dune grass, Duinen van Texel National Park, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Redshanks -Tringa totanus- during courtship, Rheine, Munsterland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Capercaillie or Western Capercaillie -Tetrao urogallus-, displaying, Tyrolean Oberland, Tyrol, Austria

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, defence of territory, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, courtship, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, displaying in a maize field, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Great Bustard -Otis tarda- courting cock, Devavanya-protected, Hungary, Europe

Moor frog -Rana arvalis-

Linnet -Carduelis cannabina-, female, right, begging male for food, courtship behavior, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Common Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, flutter jump, Texel, West Frisian Islands, North Holland, Holland, The Netherlands

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius-, courting male, Dessau-Rosslau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

USA, Florida, South Lido Beach, Pair of Royal Terns, Sterna maxima

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"Courtship Behavior: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting coastal town of Heligoland, Germany, two Northern Gannets gracefully touch their beaks together in a tender greeting. Their courtship behavior speaks volumes about their deep bond and affection. Meanwhile, in Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Hokkaido, Japan, a majestic Red-crowned Crane performs an elaborate mating dance. Its elegant movements symbolize the beauty and intricacy of courtship rituals. On South Lido Beach in Florida, USA, Royal Terns engage in captivating courtship behavior. With graceful gestures and synchronized flights, they express their desire for companionship and partnership. In Texel, The Netherlands, Black-tailed Godwits proudly display themselves to attract potential mates. Their vibrant plumage and intricate dances showcase their commitment to finding love. Traveling back in time to 1880s Germany reveals the old customs of courtship and marriage. Couples engaged in traditional rituals that paved the way for lifelong relationships filled with love and devotion. Even through art forms like theater or literature such as Werner Schwab's "Offene Fenster, " we witness flirtation between individuals seeking connection across time periods. This highlights how courtship behaviors transcend generations. Nature continues its mesmerizing display as an African Ostrich performs an enchanting mating dance amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. Its rhythmic movements captivate onlookers while conveying its readiness for romance. The melodious tunes of a Rufous Nightingale fill the air as it perches on a tree branch during its serenade at dusk. Its song is not only beautiful but also serves as a means to attract potential partners during courtship season. A proud Pheasant struts confidently through Lower Austria's countryside displaying his colorful feathers to impress potential mates. His flamboyant showmanship leaves no doubt about his intentions.