Zebra finches have a more complex way of communicating than previously thought. A new study published in the journal Science found that the sociable songbird does not just recognize and organize ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The hypothesis that social stimulation, derived from the presence and activities of conspecifics, can hasten and synchronize breeding in ...

The zebra finch is a sought-after pet bird prized for its beauty, antics, and interactive nature. Reaching only four inches in height, these tiny birds are easy to house and care for. Zebra finches ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract 1. Opportunistic breeding (i.e. breeding whenever favourable conditions occur, regardless of interval or periodicity) is a strategy often ...

When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The results show that birds that have ...

When most of us hear birds chirping, we may assume it’s just simple background noise. However, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that at least one small songbird is ...

A new study on songbirds sheds light on the power of social interaction to facilitate learning, insights that potentially apply to human development. The findings, published in Proceedings of the ...

A new study suggests that some birds prioritize social information over visual evidence when making breeding choices. A new study in The Auk: Ornithological Advances suggests that some birds ...