courtship ritual

The courtship ritual can be repeated several times over a couple of hours.

This display is thought to be part of a courtship ritual.

Breeding takes place when the male does his courtship ritual.

As with many animal species, courtship rituals are done by the male.

He didn't have time for courtship rituals and all the related nonsense.

Even the beasts of the field go through courtship rituals.

The little creature's courtship ritual is not so entirely different from the human variety.

At least two area nature centers offer an evening's entertainment watching this courtship ritual.

Nature has evolved a wonderful courtship ritual for that purpose.

Terns also use fish as part of the courtship ritual.

As a courtship ritual, the male leads the female around and shows her his territory.

The beginning of nest building is preceded by a courtship ritual.

Apparently it is a necessary procedure in proper courtship ritual.

In either case, most Peregrines go through courtship rituals every spring.

Courtship rituals can be observed in urban parks at any time of the year.

The function of this courtship ritual is to attract a mate.

Sharing meals has always been an important courtship ritual and a metaphor for love.

Couples perform elaborate courtship rituals every morning, which can last up to an hour.

Our culture's courtship rituals are based upon gender roles of previous generations.

Imagination can turn courtship rituals into lifelong memories, he says.

"Andrew and I were caught up in the world's oldest courtship ritual," he wrote.

This courtship ritual involves the male lowering their chest to the ground.

There is no known specific courtship ritual; however the male scent spots most likely play a role.

The meet procedure was not unlike the courtship ritual between swans.

"I get tired of watching the courtship rituals," Barbara said as we left the plaza.