Male zebra finches learn their song by imitating conspecifics. To stand out in the crowd, each male develops its own unique song. Because of this individual-specific song, it was long assumed that ...

Researchers describe neural mechanisms for gregariousness and monogamy in zebra finches in a new article. How do gregarious songbirds such as zebra finches, where both males and females live in close ...

In birds and other species alike, pairs can face considerable difficulties with reproduction. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen have now shown in an extensive ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The influence of social relations on the development of species recognition ('sexual imprinting') in zebra finch (Z) males was examined. This ...