U is for the Umbrellabird – With a crest on its head

U is for the Umbrellabird With a crest on its head

We humans use umbrellas,
to protect ourselves from rain.
But you have a crest on top of your head,
because of which you are called the Umbrellabird.

Not only do you have a crest,
but you also have a wattle hanging from your neck,
which helps you to accentuate,
your loud and booming mating calls.

The males among you,
extend your wattles,
to attract the smaller females,
to mate and produce young ones.

It is entirely left to the...

 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on April 24, 2020 04:22
No comments have been added yet.


http://www.jaisjottings.com

Sitharaam Jayakumar
My name is Sitharaam Jayakumar and my friends call me Jai. I take a keen interest in anything that comes my way in daily life like politics, cricket, music, computer software and a number of other thi ...more
Follow Sitharaam Jayakumar's blog with rss.