Sage-Grouse Mating Rituals in Groups Called Leks

The mating rituals of the Greater Sage-Grouse.
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In the springtime, male greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) gather in groups, called leks, to compete for females. Males guard a territory a few meters in size (on average) and try to attract a mate by ruffling feathers and making a distinctive noise produced by air sacks in their chest.
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[@shannatravis3177]

They are the awesome birds. I love them.

[@suchartboontid2560]

The male and female don't even look like the same kind of bird. What a unique species.

[@meghnaguharoy]

That's sexual dimorphism for ya ! XD

[@TheCrazyDcoolest]

I could listen to that sound for hours

[@Randomalistic]

I LAID 37 CHICKS IN 37 MINUTES (NOT CLICKBAIT)

[@mickischloss5288]

Fabulously informative, and enjoyable. Well done. Thank you.

[@nicetightsize8jeans]

micki SCHLOSS Bird in the thumbnail is a porn star. It shows its bra, titties, spikes and booty hole. It's a sexual bird.

[@drbatalaale9376]

Most underrated animal.

[@trucha1618xx]

Beautiful reportage...

[@torrent820]

What I am curious about is do these animals enjoy mating (like humans do) or is it simply instinctual and they derive no pleasure from it?

[@lensperspective9753]

Studys show its instinctive, but that depends on your perception and perspective of instinct

[@emijan78]

Only 1 male 37 mintes nd 37 female crossing.😱

[@johannae2159]

LIARS!! these sage grouse are not trespassers. PROTECT SAGE HEN. thank you. ✊🏽

[@takenname8053]

Chest balls

[@russwhite4446]

Nice thankyou

[@NikkieRoxxx]

37 Lucky number

[@juliojulio226]

Hi

[@disfigured_canine]

Interesting... Cruel world tho

[@Orangulas]

I'm sorry but the sound the males make get pretty annoying.

[@Orangulas]

The salt is strong with this one.