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A re-examination of ZENK expression following hetero- and conspecific playback in the zebra finch auditory forebrain
DownloadFall 2016
Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) are one of the most sexually dimorphic songbirds used as model species, not only in appearance but also in vocal production; while males produce both calls and songs, the females only produce calls. This dimorphism in the zebra finch provides a means to...
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Does success matter? Nest failure does not affect copying in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata), contrary to the copy-when-dissatisfied strategy
DownloadFall 2021
Social learning theorists have developed social learning strategies to predict when an individual is most likely to copy the behaviour of another individual, based on the benefits and costs social learning might convey. Much of the research investigating social learning strategies has come from...
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To Copy, Camouflage or Do Neither? The Role of Asocial and Social Information in Affecting Nest Material Choices of Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
DownloadSpring 2022
Animals can use asocial cues from the environment or information obtained from other individuals, called social information to make decisions. Further these different sources of information can be simultaneously available. How do animals evaluate and prioritize asocial and social information...