“Platte River Valley. I’m gonna keep on dancing at the Platte River Valley…” Cranes are unique in the world of birds in that they dance year round, not just in the mating season. Dancing can include jumping, ground stabbing, stick tossing, bill touching, bobbing up and down, and playful versions of aggressive behaviors. Unlike most other birds’ displays, crane dances are responsive: a dancer’s movements depend on what their partner is doing. Mated pairs practice their dancing over the years. And

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