It's sort of like taking her out to dinner

Evidence that you are a good provider

June 13, 2017 at 10:02PM
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Sometimes in courtship male birds try to impress a potential mate of their abilities as provider. "Count on me to feed you and the kids." That's what this male Cedar Waxwing is doing with the berry he is offering the female. Look closely to see the berry in the mouth of the bird on the right.

(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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