In birds, anthropogenic noise has been linked to reduced breeding densities and success,
but the mechanisms by which this occurs are currently unclear. In this study, we investigated …

In species with mutual mate choice, we should expect adaptive signaling in both sexes.
However, the role of female sexual signals is generally understudied. A case in point is …

Birdsong is among the most well-studied communication systems in vertebrates and
provides many textbook examples in animal behaviour, ecology and evolution. Owing to the …

Here we report on a rare and opportunistic acoustic turn-taking with an adult female
humpback whale, known as Twain, in Southeast Alaska. Post hoc acoustic and statistical …

Territoriality is a widespread behaviour in animals and its analysis is crucial in several areas
of behavioural, ecological and evolutionary research. Commonly, territory size is assessed …

Animal signalling contests are used by males to advertise to choosy females and to repel
male competitors. During countersinging interactions in songbirds, males vary the type and …

Timing during vocal interactions can play a significant role in terms of audibility as signal
overlap may lead to masking of acoustic details for both of the interacting animals as well as …

In most animals, communication plays a central role in a variety of contexts. In this chapter,
we synthesize studies on vocal communication and spatial behavior in nightingales …

In communication, vocal signals are often used for long-range signaling. Yet, little
experimental evidence is available on the role of territorial signals across territory …

Many animals use long-range signals to compete over mates and resources. Optimal
transmission can be achieved by choosing efficient signals, or by choosing adequate …