Samenvatting
Birdsong, a key model in animal communication studies, has been the focus of intensive research. Song traits are commonly considered to reflect differences in individual or territory quality. Yet, few studies have quantified the variability of song traits between versus within individuals (i.e. repeatability), and thus whether certain song traits indeed provide reliable individual-specific information. Here, we studied the dawn chorus of male great tits (Parus major) to determine if key song traits are repeatable over multiple days and during different breeding stages. Additionally, we examined whether repeatability was associated with exploration behaviour, a relevant personality trait. Finally, we tested if variation in song traits could be explained by breeding stage, lowest night temperature, and exploration behaviour.
Originele taal-2 | Engels |
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Artikelnummer | 27 |
Tijdschrift | Frontiers in Zoology |
Volume | 16 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 1 |
DOI's | |
Status | Gepubliceerd - 2019 |
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Data from: Repeatability of signalling traits in the avian dawn chorus
Naguib, M. (Maker), Diehl, J. (Maker), van Oers, K. (Maker) & Snijders, L. (Maker), Dryad, 19 jul. 2019
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