Lack of alarm calls in a gregarious bird: models and videos of predators prompt alarm responses but no alarm calls by zebra finches
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-017-2343-z
Abstract: Many vertebrates use vocalizations to communicate about the presence of predators, and some encode information about predator type or behavior. A fast-approaching predator typically elicits a “flee alarm call,” prompting others to escape to safety.… read more here.
Keywords: alarm calls; alarm; zebra finches; alarm call ... See more keywords
Decoding the chaffinch “rain” call: a female-directed alarm call?
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/araf039
Abstract: Abstract Acoustic communication is vital for many animal taxa. Many songbirds have elaborate communication systems and large vocal repertoires consisting of learned, complex songs, and calls that are usually simpler in structure. While the functions… read more here.
Keywords: rain call; female; alarm call; rain ... See more keywords