It turns out that the late Michael Jackson wasn't the only one who can moonwalk: Photographer Tim Laman captured a manakin (it's a tropical bird, not a life-size doll) busting a remarkably similar ...

A video of an unusual bird dance is going viral. A red-capped manakin was seen moonwalking in Costa Rica. The bird’s moves are so smooth they amaze viewers. The footage was shared by YouTuber Petr ...

Cool dance moves and a sweet tune have always been a good way to impress the ladies. Even for birds, it turns out. In May’s National Geographic, Dan Koepel profiles the club-winged manakin, which does ...

Survival can be tough business. That said, Homo sapiens seem to spend exhaustive amounts of time and energy on activities not related to it. What can we surmise about slackers like Beethoven, Mozart, ...

Birds make beautiful chirping songs, but have you ever seen them make music with their wings? That is one of the skills of the club-winged manakin! These birds make music with their wings by vibrating ...

Three related species of manakins occupy adjacent parcels of the Amazon rain forest: Opal-crowned, snow-capped and golden-crowned. They are all plump like sparrows, small enough to cup in a hand and ...