Topography of optic flow processing in olivo‐cerebellar pathways in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
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DOI: 10.1002/cne.25454
Abstract: In birds, the nucleus of the basal optic root (nBOR) and the nucleus lentiformis mesencephali (LM) are brainstem nuclei involved in the analysis of optic flow. A major projection site of both nBOR and LM… read more here.
Keywords: topography; optic flow; flow processing; zebra finches ... See more keywords
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
Wild zebra finches choose neighbours for synchronized breeding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2019.03.002
Abstract: Organisms should aim to time their reproduction to match the optimal ecological conditions and thus maximize their fitness. However, social cues have been identified as determinants of reproductive decisions and might also be involved in… read more here.
Keywords: wild zebra; breeding; zebra finches; choose neighbours ... See more keywords
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
Acute exogenous corticosterone treatments have few effects on courtship and pair bonding in zebra finches.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.08.010
Abstract: Stress impacts social relationships. In turn, social relationships buffer the stress response in some species. Studies that have investigated the role of corticosterone (CORT) on courtship, mate choice, mating, and pairing have found mixed results.… read more here.
Keywords: corticosterone; zebra finches; cort; pair bonding ... See more keywords
Variable ambient temperature promotes song learning and production in zebra finches
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arad014
Abstract: Abstract Current climate change is leading to increasingly unpredictable environmental conditions and is imposing new challenges to wildlife. For example, ambient conditions fluctuating during critical developmental periods could potentially impair the development of cognitive systems… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; song learning; variable ambient; zebra finches ... See more keywords
Effects of individual-based preferences for colour-banded mates on sex allocation in zebra finches
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arx069
Abstract: Lay SummaryStudies of colour-banded zebra finches have provided mixed support for the hypothesis that females paired with attractive males will produce more sons. Variation in female mate preferences could help to explain the conflicting patterns… read more here.
Keywords: zebra finches; effects individual; colour banded; based preferences ... See more keywords
Links between personality traits and problem-solving performance in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.212001
Abstract: Consistent individual differences in behaviour across time or contexts (i.e. personality types) have been found in many species and have implications for fitness. Likewise, individual variation in cognitive abilities has been shown to impact fitness.… read more here.
Keywords: problem solving; links personality; personality; zebra finches ... See more keywords
Stress hormones, social associations and song learning in zebra finches
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2017.0290
Abstract: The use of information provided by others is a common short-cut adopted to inform decision-making. However, instead of indiscriminately copying others, animals are often selective in what, when and whom they copy. How do they… read more here.
Keywords: stress hormones; zebra finches; early life; learning zebra ... See more keywords
Multi-channel recordings reveal age-related differences in the sleep of juvenile and adult zebra finches
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.06.08.495284
Abstract: Despite their phylogenetic differences and distinct pallial structures, mammals and birds show similar electroencephalography (EEG) traces during sleep, consisting of distinct rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and slow wave sleep (SWS) stages. Studies in human… read more here.
Keywords: multi channel; brain; age; adult zebra ... See more keywords
No evidence of eavesdropping on heterospecific alarm calls by captive zebra finches recently descended from wild birds
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DOI: 10.1111/jav.01752
Abstract: Alarm calls are vocalisations animals give in response to predators which mainly function to alert conspecifics of danger. Studies show that numerous species eavesdrop on heterospecific calls to gain information about predator presence. Responding to… read more here.
Keywords: captive zebra; alarm; response; zebra finches ... See more keywords