If anyone wants to see typical first egg laying behavior this is it!
She’s throwing the shavings behind her in an attempt to make a good nest. She also does some scratching with her feet create a shallow bowl to lay in and make it comfy
Photo of the Day – The distinctive, principally yellow and black plumage of the male Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus) certainly makes this bird stand out in its preferred habitat of secondary woodland. The female differs in plumage: drab green, acting as the perfect camouflage for its habitat, minimizing danger during the incubation of eggs or young.
This incredible photo was taken by Rockjumper Chief Network Officer and tour guide, George L. Armistead, in Panama.
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