The effect of social context on measures of boldness: Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) are bolder when housed individually
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2018.08.007
Abstract: Boldness can be quantified as latency to access resources in novel contexts. Although social interactions influence boldness, especially in species such as zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) that are sociable and live in groups, the boldness… read more here.
Keywords: flock; taeniopygia guttata; zebra finches; contexts ... See more keywords
Physiological responses of wild zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) to heatwaves
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.225524
Abstract: ABSTRACT Desert birds inhabit hot, dry environments that are becoming hotter and drier as a consequence of climate change. Extreme weather such as heatwaves can cause mass-mortality events that may significantly impact populations and species.… read more here.
Keywords: wild zebra; taeniopygia guttata; water; zebra finches ... See more keywords
Population Differences in Susceptibility to Plasmodium relictum in Zebra Finches Taeniopygia guttata
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DOI: 10.1637/11823-030518-resnote.1
Abstract: SUMMARY. Domesticated Australian and Timor zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata castanotis and Taeniopygia guttata guttata, respectively) were inoculated with canary (Serinus canaria) blood containing a Hawaiian isolate of Plasmodium relictum (lineage GRW04), a hemoparasite that causes… read more here.
Keywords: plasmodium relictum; taeniopygia guttata; zebra finches; plasmodium ... See more keywords