How birds use optical illusion to woo females

[Lerxst]

Another humbling example for us puny humans...

To attract females, male great bowerbirds of Australia build huge, elaborate structures called bowers. They're impressive structures, complete with courtyard and triumphal arch. But the males also use forced perspective to make themselves look more impressive to prospective mates.

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[Peppermint]

Another humbling example for us puny humans...

Is it? I think human males do the same extract things.

 

[Radiantshadow]

Peppermint beat me to it. I'd call it male instead of racial. Still, cute.

 

[Sir]

[video=youtube;7dx2CUMtZ-0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dx2CUMtZ-0[/video]

 

[Sriracha]

I think all the ladies want to know what kind of nest [MENTION=2890]Lerxst[/MENTION] would build for a potential mate.

 

[Feelings]

I don't think Bird is interested in females.

 

[Lerxst]

I think all the ladies want to know what kind of nest @Lerxst would build for a potential mate.

A stainless steel dome - easy to clean and doubles as a very large solar oven

I've always been partial to Earthsips though:

 

[InvisibleJim]

@Bird y u use optical illusion to woo females! >.<

 

[Bird]

@Bird y u use optical illusion to woo females! >.<

It is what one must do when they have no dick.

 

[Stu]

It is what one must do when they have no dick.

Finally, some real expertize on this compelling subject

 

[Bird]

Finally, some real expertize on this compelling subject

I feel mortified. I just realized we were talking about human males.