Individual distinctiveness in the fine structural features and repertoire characteristics of the songs of White‐eared Ground‐sparrows
L Sandoval, C Méndez, DJ Mennill - Ethology, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Communication between social animals is often more effective when signals facilitate
individual recognition. Two critical requirements for individual recognition are the …
individual recognition. Two critical requirements for individual recognition are the …
Breeding season length predicts duet coordination and consistency in Neotropical wrens (Troglodytidae)
EL Keenan, KJ Odom… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Many animals produce coordinated signals, but few are more striking than the elaborate
male–female vocal duets produced by some tropical songbirds. Yet, little is known about the …
male–female vocal duets produced by some tropical songbirds. Yet, little is known about the …
A comparison of vocalisations between mainland tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae) and Chatham Island tui (P. n. chathamensis)
Vocalisations are important for territorial defence, mate attraction, and species recognition in
many songbirds. Comparative studies on the songs of birds between islands and mainland …
many songbirds. Comparative studies on the songs of birds between islands and mainland …
Estimating repertoire size in a songbird: a comparison of three techniques
Many animals produce multiple types of breeding vocalizations that, together, constitute a
vocal repertoire. In some species, the size of an individual's repertoire is important because …
vocal repertoire. In some species, the size of an individual's repertoire is important because …
Seasonal variation in the song structure of tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)
Birdsong has evolved to help individual birds attract mates and defend territories. The
breeding season is a critical period in the life history of many songbird species and previous …
breeding season is a critical period in the life history of many songbird species and previous …
Field tests of small autonomous recording units: an evaluation of in-person versus automated point counts and a comparison of recording quality
DJ Mennill - Bioacoustics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The proliferation of small autonomous recorders makes it easier than ever to sample
terrestrial acoustic animals and soundscapes. I conducted a comparison of four small …
terrestrial acoustic animals and soundscapes. I conducted a comparison of four small …
Conventional and network analyses of song organization and complexity in northern House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon parkmanii)
Among songbirds with large song‐type repertoires, there may be functional variation in how
individuals organize and display song‐type diversity over time. Past studies focusing on …
individuals organize and display song‐type diversity over time. Past studies focusing on …
Acoustic monitoring reveals congruent patterns of territorial singing behaviour in male and female tropical wrens
AE Osmun, DJ Mennill - Ethology, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Many animals defend territories against conspecific individuals using acoustic signals. In
birds, male vocalizations are known to play a critical role in territory defence. Territorial …
birds, male vocalizations are known to play a critical role in territory defence. Territorial …
[PDF][PDF] Birdsong, migration and sexual selection: a skeptical view
BE Byers - Animal Behaviour, 2011 - researchgate.net
In the early 1980s, Catchpole (1982) speculated that intersexual selection might be more
intense on migratory than on nonmigratory songbirds, thereby fostering larger song …
intense on migratory than on nonmigratory songbirds, thereby fostering larger song …
It's complicated: the association between songbird extrapair paternity and within-song complexity
Highlights•Significant association between songbird EPP frequency and within-song
complexity.•Tui broadcast songs had higher song complexity than interactive …
complexity.•Tui broadcast songs had higher song complexity than interactive …