This bird is unusual. He can use its feathers for more than just flying. He also makes sounds with them. He slaps them together about 107 times a second to create a buzzing sound, which it uses during courtship.
The charming manakin has modified feathers on its wings, allowing the bird to perform its “song” using its wings. The ribbed, club-shaped feathers rub against each other like a spoon moving across a washboard, producing a series of buzzing and clicking sounds.
The most interesting thing about this bird is that the males make squeaking sounds to attract females with their wings. They flap their wings upward, producing a loud squeak, and vibrating the feathers at an incredibly high speed.
Galina captured this moment on canvas.
The painting is done with a palette knife using a stroke technique. This gives the painting an abstract reality and a special volumetric effect. The picture is painted with acrylic.
