THE COCK

The love story between this lance-tailed manakin and his little hen has finally come together. And the fantastic acrobatic number he had to perform to ensure his offspring turned out wonderfully. The curious thing about this bird is not so much his performance as his choice of venue: the ball pit of our Papiroga house. Considering that the species normally makes its displays on twigs, a trunk, or even a clearing on the ground, it is a little bit strange. His future lover must have seen him in the window, travelling the world looking for the highest bidder. And taking advantage of the fact that Estefanía usually leaves the door open, she slipped in, posed silently in a corner and watched as all her doubts faded away. So, here they are: side by side, enjoying their Happiest on Earth story.