Dances with Capercaillies

Roar Solheim engages a crazy male capercaille with raging hormones in a Norwegian forest in late April. The bird gets a new leg band.

[@hebneh]

The bird makes a noise that sounds like an empty plastic tube.

[@chainmail5886]

The clicking noise is oddly enjoyable.

[@radforduniversity6424]

Lifes better when you love your job. This man clearly loves his job

[@delete---7593]

Yeah. 😑

[@rezathenightfly]

Very true!

[@klatuk4u1]

I love how you just nabbed him, like "Ok come here!" and when you released him, he was like "You son of a b-" and came at you. Very cool!

[@watermelonsavage2914]

I love these little guys, they're like a super pissed off version of a turkey lol! I've got to imagine they don't taste very good or maybe there's not very many of them, because this would be the easiest bird ever to hunt!

[@leafabre7174]

Their numbers have been declining rapidly over the past century due to habitat loss, mainly. But people do like them as hunting trophies because they have such beautiful plumage. There are efforts to restore the forest that they live in and to reduce the amount they can be hunted so their populations can grow again.

[@slebbeog]

On the contrary, not easy to hunt. And depends on age and season, what they'll taste like. Early fall and their diet is mainly berries, and they taste good. Winter when they change to pine needles it takes some more time to get the taste right and the pine resin taste out of it.

[@icanseeyou9820]

@@slebbeog or just don’t eat them

[@sexypigeonlover4631]

they are endangered and are like 100 percent muscle so would taste like shit. font put the idea in peoples heads. also turkeys act like this too

[@itzybitzyspyder]

It's a grouse so I imagine it's like a tougher pheasant. Definitely want to brine it and serve with gravy.

[@DPS1194]

Despite how aggressive the males are, the colors on those feathers are easy to get lost in.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Males are always prettier 😏

[@giovanna722]

@@Mikey-ym6ok 🦃🤣

[@cousinivoryciv1309]

what colors

[@itzybitzyspyder]

@@cousinivoryciv1309 green, tan and red.

[@cousinivoryciv1309]

@@itzybitzyspyder oh thanks I didn’t know those colors, they are soooo vivid I got lost in them

[@mikelittoris1175]

Met one of these crazy rosters as a child, i was not as confident as you! This bird stopped dead as you left his turf. The rest of the year they return to live like a shadow in the pineforest, shy and hard to spot.

[@dexterkun4307]

Bird: square up old man

[@AxionSmurf]

These little guys are much cuter than they want to be. I like their defiance despite that they stand no chance. It's charming. They remind me of Jack Russell Terriers, who are convinced they're at least 10 times bigger than they are. :)

[@war5561]

They remind me of turkeys a lot. Beautiful birds. I’m obsessed

[@2dheethbar]

And like turkeys, they are delicious. Hahaha

[@cathydoyle8804]

I really respect people like this agent who loves nature and knows how to interact with the wildlife, wonderful video..thanks

[@julesmarwell8023]

I think I just watched all the way from Australia the meeting of two old friends. your dedication is noted. NATURE THANKS YOU SIR

[@yanikkunitsin1466]

At about 4 minutes thats balls of steel

[@sarahb1862]

What an incredible and angry bird! Thank you for sharing!

[@pianochannel100]

I just love these birds. So incredibly fierce! Good work catching him too, can't imagine that's too easy to pull off without getting beaten.

[@EdnaTheHaliaeetus]

This is about Capercaillie dude yeah.

[@illusionarytactic]

these birds are always ready to square up

[@tsijr915]

was waiting for a black van to pull up when he was putting the textile over the birds head lol

[@crayfish7542]

When those birds do their " Dance " They are " Weird " ! With the Shape of that " Beck " which is Similar to a Parrot's, it makes me wonder How Bad of a Bite, They can Inflict !

[@eugenebarrett]

the legends were true... stick always wins

[@goliathsparrow1082]

must feel amazing to touch and hold them.

[@canadianbacon3007]

Capercaillies are the largest of the Grouse family I think and not often seen, until now Eh! 😮

[@roarsolheim6257]

They are common in most of the coniferous forests in Norway, but you have to be out there to see them (!).

[@MistaWells]

i didnt even know these guys existed until a few minutes ago.

[@octapusxft]

These birds the is most Scottish thing in the world. I know that they also live in other places but I can imagine them hurling insults in a Scottish accent

[@GianJin]

Is it weird that I wish this guy was my grandfather?

[@giovanna722]

Not at all. He'd be fun to hang with, and he'd show you all kinds of secrets of the forest.

[@Mieloniks]

awesome bird

[@rexberkova7328]

Oh my, I know we are all in agreement that Hozier is a forgotten forest deity but this video proves he definitely isn't the only one. What a lovely man/guardian of ancient forests, I hope he's doing well!

[@tgtgtgtg1234]

Capercaillies are basically the bird version of honeybadgers.

[@celticrebel5229]

We have them up in Scottish highlands, yes,they are aggressive for a small grouse damn things are fearless haha and will not hesitate to charge you also they are seriously endangered you can not hunt them I dunno about other countries but here in Scotland I believe there is only around 2,000 of them in the pine Forrest

[@elLlaveru]

In Asturias (North of Spain) there are around 300, here are named "urogallos"

[@andrewweymouth9423]

Guy with good vibes meets the bird species with the worst vibes -

a magnificent and incredibly brave bird I had never seen until now it would be nice to have a breeding program because this wonder of nature needs to be protected

[@hmedhmed7628]

Brave bird.dont afraid any one

[@sugarcoatedslaughterhouse4937]

Love how calmly you react to being attacked by a massive bird, true animal lover

[@taylorkay1826]

It's not much of an attack 🤣

[@I967]

Massive? He said 5 kilograms.

[@elLlaveru]

In Asturias (North of Spain) there are around 300 capercailles, here are called "urogallos", they eat "illex aquifolium".

[@rastfaliar9345]

This is the most calm of this birds i have seen yet

[@Variella]

SEE YOU, JIMMY!-- Scottish bird probably.

[@fransnyder6592]

When you enter a boss fight but know how to defeat it fast

[@codedeception3704]

alternative title: guy chloroforms capercaillies

[@1stBumbleBeeMaster]

Great Video! They are my favorite bird! He was telling you off after the ring haha

[@jonh2o]

poking it with a stick lmao

[@martinicalzone5917]

you sir are a brave man!

[@user-br1wj1ts1v]

Самая смелая и красивая птица петербург

[@IKNOKWORLDWIDE]

i love these guys!

[@quercus417]

Thank You for the video.

[@montana12810]

AN AMAZING BIRD!

[@s1lverhawk]

Wow, this man is a pro!! 🔥 An Attenborough vibe for sure.. Need to check him out more!

[@braddywarbucks]

Totally emasculated him and he was not so easily discouraged. As long as he thinks he won the fight in the end that's all that matters.

[@Ratnoseterry]

So jealous, I would love to meet one

[@psilver]

very good bird

[@dragonfang3408]

So cool! Awesome.

[@armordilloninoslav6605]

This is a rare footage of animal attacking cameraman...

[@AikisDominator]

-This bird is very very angry. So I'm gonna piss him off.

[@valdas415]

nice video!

[@GunnarDresler]

Så kult det er!

[@staffiemama]

I'm very interested in this bird, it's just amazing, the colours and style.... keep watching videos of it, I like the males better.... make me smile 😃 😊

[@qclegion]

I made one of those in classic World of Warcraft. It's a battle chicken ! Red eyes , chasing people around like crazy , yep thats a battle chicken.

[@annaritaranalli2902]

Copercaillies take after peacocks

[@Pinkielover]

now upscale to trex size

[@vvaitkev]

leave that bird alone

[@lt.martincastillo5122]

caterpillars are funny bird

[@NisseOhlsen]

Hej Roar. Helt uroligt. Jeg læste ikke dit navn, og troede, efter at have hørt dig tale, du var skotsk. Er der mange i Norge som har forbindelser til Skotland?

[@roarsolheim6257]

Det vet jeg dessverre lite om. Min engelsk varierer nok litt alt etter om jeg har vært sammen med engelske eller amerikanske venner.....

[@itzybitzyspyder]

Love that shillelagh! Is it blackthorn?

[@jamesperkins2552]

Guy struck like a fucking snake. Oh, I’m afraid of the aggressive pheasant!.....and then you see how that fight would really go.

[@lightweightjive]

Bird wearing hood: 👀 👁👁

[@mr.Silvershow]

Can anyone Explains why these bird also turkey do this ??

[@jonh2o]

Would they do well in the pacific northwest?

[@Shinzon23]

100%, the climate is cool enough and there's enough stuff to eat.

[@JoaoBatista-li9tc]

Muito lindo esse galo. Espero que a caça dele seja proibida. 💖💖💖

[@knutfugl]

Flott film

[@ednalimabraga1670]

Esses bichinhos parecem tão solitários

[@xPumaFangx]

Does Zefrank1 know about this bird?

[@2dheethbar]

Now, do a video titled "Dances With Wolves".

[@leapyear9460]

BullyChicken

[@kuduro8268]

Sir do be careful

[@user-vj5lb1cj1u]

❤😂

[@calangorex8296]

Do jeito que procuram brigas atacando qquer um não sei como ainda a espécie não se extinguiu. Deve ser pela falta de predadores na região.

[@htomerif]

Scotland doesn't have wolves anymore but Norway does. How do they survive?

[@Shinzon23]

By only being this aggressive during mating season and being very shy and timid the rest of the year

[@htomerif]

@@Shinzon23 Well, that makes sense. I had a stupid deer attack my car once. Its the same with them. Either they didn't mention that it was only during mating season or I didn't pay enough attention.

[@cheerymike6166]

these guys will never understand you just cant beat the stick. first off its got range a crazy beak with zero range doesnt even stand a chance. try and bite me while im poking you with a stick, you cant do it! its not possible.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

Capercallie : ou Urogallo : Ave Exótica : está em Extinção ? : os homens antigamente caçava o capercarllie ; mas hoje está Proibida à caça deixar Solto na mata !!! Não Pode deixar Fechado em viveiros !!! É inofensivo !!! Só que ele o macho é bravo !!! Vive zangado ?? Natureza !!! da Ave !!! Muito Lindo !!! Preto - Azulão !!! Gostei !!!! Lindo !!! : Urogallo .😲😃😃💡💡

[@ednalimabraga1670]

Levem comidas para eles

[@maximanikushin7102]

Imagine someone putting a leg band on you!!!!

[@wormswithteeth]

*You mean you don't?!*

[@KyuunaHellsing]

Lol telling a hormonal bird to calm down?

[@Soothsayer210]

I see great opportunity for a Barbecue (just kidding!!!). Lovely bird -:)

[@swankypants9366]

They are both endangered and nearly pure muscle.

[@Soothsayer210]

@@swankypants9366 that explains why they got into the list of endangered in the first place.

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

Or you could just..not eat them!

[@Soothsayer210]

@@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376 where is your sense of humour?

[@solarflare1008]

Bird with a very nasty behavior.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

Capercarllie : urogallo : Lindo !!! Preto - azulão !!! : Ave - Exótica !!! em Extinção !!! Vamos Criar + Aumentar + no Cativeiro !!! Com Cobertura !!! Criar + Filhotes :Crescer : soltar no seu Habitar : Florestas : Matas !!! : Ecologistas Ambientalistas estão no : empenho : de : Aumentar : + filhotes !!! Parabéns !!!! 😲😃😄💡💡💡💡

[@peterldelong]

Poke the pissed off bird thing with a stick, yep.

[@ShasOSwoll]

It's to keep the stick between him and it, these birds will walk right up and wing-slap you, keeping the stick there means it cant get close enough

[@patricialong5767]

Dinner on legs that just rush right up to you! Grab and twist! What could be easier? These birds are very territorial! HAHA!

[@joshydarroch]

The Capercallie is a rare bird. You'll eat fuck all

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

What is wrong with you people, goodness.

[@Pastamist]

I can’t imagine they taste very well, or hunting them is illegal given their rarity. That’s probably why no one hunts them much. By chance, do you live in America? I know it’s random to ask, but that would probably explain a lot.

[@g.galordy9853]

But are they tasty?

[@ophello]

If one of these birds were to attack me I would just kick it upside the head.

[@cipofly]

e preferibile usare un ramo con foglie per non fargli male , perché come si sa in quel periodo è l'essere piu stupido del mondo e volpi aquile gufi se ne fanno scorpacciate di galli cedroni .

[@Herr_Flick_of_ze_Gestapo]

I love these birds. They are lovely with a nice pepper-cream sauce.

[@bettertelevision968]

dam you xD

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

No wonder most of you people are so obese and sick. The bird is eating you back from the inside out.