Distinct patterns of gene expression in the medial preoptic area are related to gregarious singing behavior in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)

Abstract Background Song performed in flocks by European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), referred to here as gregarious song, is a non-sexual, social behavior performed by adult birds. Gregarious song is thought to be an intrinsically reinforced behavior facilitated by a low-stress, positive affective...

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Auteurs principaux: Brandon J. Polzin, Sharon A. Stevenson, Stephen C. Gammie, Lauren V. Riters
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2023-08-01
Collection:BMC Neuroscience
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Accès en ligne:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12868-023-00813-4