Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

For whom the male calls: an effect of audience on contact calls rate and repertoire in budgerigars, Melopsittacus undulatus

Article Abstract:

Budgerigars are studied with a focus on their ability to imitate sounds and the functions of these imitations. The experiments prove that the male budgerigars modify their contact call rates and repertoires in an audience-specific manner.

Animal sounds, Calls (for animals), Animal calling

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Male vocal imitation produces call convergence during pair bonding in budgerigars, Melopsittacus undulatus

Article Abstract:

A new study tests the theory that vocal imitations in budgerigars is linked to pair bonding. The study concludes that contact call imitation in adult birds may contribute to pair bond formation and maintenance.

Behavior, Birdsongs, Animal behavior

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Variation in female choice of mates: condition influences selectivity

Article Abstract:

A study investigating the factors that influence the selection of males by female zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata castanotis) is presented.

United States, Sexual behavior, Ornithological research, Sexual selection in animals, Sexual selection (Natural selection), Finches, Fringillidae

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