Blackfooted Albatross Mating Dance

great video..these birds are neat!

drop down and get your albatross on girl (flap your wings)

Think what the 4th or 5th wheel was feeling... :).

They are two different species of albatross. The darker ones dancing are Blackfooted Albatross. The White and Black ones in the background are Laysan Albatross.

Indeed it was quite amusing to see the laysan albatross trying to decide what to do.

being a 3rd wheel S**ks

Is it typical for so many other birds to join in at least for a while? And are the similar birds with white wings actually not the same species? All 6 birds participating in hte thick of it were uniformly black in color -- is that a coincidence or is that usual?

I like how the Laysan albatross in the background seems eager to join the fun at first, but then it realizes this may be a bad idea :)

Are those Laysans in the background?

aww! awesom! I need dancing lesson from them! lol!

Where was this filmed please?
Its amazing that they are totally oblivious to the cameraman.
I think all albatrosses do this type of dance. If have seen it on the BBCs Life of Birds presented by David Attenborough.

The two that ended up together are likely going to pair off. The time of year I took this video, these two are probably late to lay an egg this year. Of course, they will probably try "going at it this" year nonetheless but it is unlikely it resulted in a fertilized egg this time around. Since they are monogamous birds though, these two will likely be back together about here next year to make their nest, get it on, lay an egg, and ultimately raise a chick.

they are fantastic dancers. I really enjoy the coordination.

very nice clip they sorted themselves out in the end without interuption from other suitors! hope the got it on:-)

these birds are funny! the end with the two birds is great.. awesome vid