This morning, a pair of Gang-gangs chose our backdeck (in Ainslie) to mate. (the second time in a week, if the same pair).
The difference this morning was the interesting initial behaviour.
For several minutes, with both birds down on the deck, the male walked a few slow steps, and then did a small hop (both feet off the deck) , before walking again, and then
repeating the hop.
His red plume seemed to be raised and more prominent.
The female remained close – less than 40 cms away from him - and would then approach him and appear to nuzzle the back of his neck.
After a few minutes of this, they mated.
A very attractive duet “dance”, performed right in front of our glass door.
Robin Hide
