"Is this a courtship ritual?" netizens recently asked after posting a video of red-crowned cranes dancing in front of them. In fact, during courtship, most crane species begin with the male dancing. If chosen by the female, the two birds then dance together. The red-crowned crane is no exception—the "crane dance" is a courtship display performed by the male. Our dance is elegant, featuring movements such as stretching the neck and raising the head, bending the knees and waist, marching in place,