Wild male palm cockatoos rock out with custom drumsticks
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Along with flashy dances and distinctive drumbeats, these birds craft their own signature drumsticks to win over mates.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/MistWeaver80 on 2023-09-14 08:06:56.

Original Title: Wild palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) craft bespoke instruments for musical mating rituals according to their individual tastes. Male palm cockatoos woo mates with percussive musical displays featuring custom-crafted drumsticks, which they throw to the ground after each performance.