Crested Display principle
Lessons from Kagu
Raise the ghost wings.
Ground-Wing Forest Threat Display
Core lesson
A quiet walker can still become dramatic when the moment asks.
Biological basis
Kagu are flightless forest birds of New Caledonia that use crest raising, wing displays, and ground movement during courtship and territorial or threat behavior.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
DisplayGround movementPresenceForest lifeDramatic signaling