Otis tarda (Otididae) - Balzverhalten

Otis tarda (Otididae) - Balzverhalten

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1975

Runtime

0h 7m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Otis tarda (Otididae) - Balzverhalten

Production Companies

Institut für den wissenschaftlichen Film (IWF), Heinz Sielmann-Produktion

Director

Heinz Sielmann

Description

The courtship behavior of Great Bustards is studied. The male Great Bustard is considerably larger than the female. This impression is reinforced during courtship when the male dances in front of the female, showing the light undersides of its wings and inflating its throat pouch.