Repeatability of signalling traits in the avian dawn chorus

Repeatability of signalling traits in the avian dawn chorus

Abstract Background Birdsong, a key model in animal communication studies, has been the focus of intensive research. Song traits are commonly considered to reflect differences in individual or territory quality. Yet, few studies have quantified the variability of song traits between versus within in...

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Main Authors: Marc Naguib, Joris Diehl, Kees van Oers, Lysanne Snijders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Subjects:
Animal communication
Bird song
Dawn chorus
Dawn song
Great tit
Behavioural repeatability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12983-019-0328-7

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