Male cockatoos have the beat

New study suggests that birds’ drum grooves are analogous to human music

male cockatoo

ROCK ON  A male cockatoo (right) woos a female with vocal calls, blushing red cheek feathers, head crest erection and rhythmic drum performances in trees, using a self-fashioned drumstick.  

C. Zdenek

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Like 1980s hair bands, male cockatoos woo females with flamboyant tresses and killer drum solos.