Human language is a powerful communicative and cognitive tool. Scholars have long
sought to characterize its uniqueness, but each time a property is proposed to set human …

Most studies of acoustic communication focus on short units of vocalization such as songs,
yet these units are often hierarchically organized into higher-order sequences and, outside …

Birdsong is one of the most complex signals in the animal world, as it can consist of many
different sounds grouped according to certain rules. Singing acts as a distant signal …

Cultural diversity and stability of a population affect the adaptiveness and survival of
individuals. Besides field studies, cultural diversity and stability have been investigated with …

When acoustic communication signals are distorted, receivers may misunderstand the
signal, rendering it ineffective. Common cuckoos (Cuculus canorus) are popularly known for …

Heritable genetic variation is a prerequisite for adaptive evolution; however, our knowledge
about the heritability of plastic traits, such as behaviors, is scarce, especially in wild …

Birdsong is commonly associated with sexual selection. It can influence mate choice through
honestly signaling the emitter's quality. Such quality may be reflected, among other factors …

Birdsong consists of stereotypical song types or syllables which follow each other according
to certain rules. Based on these rules, linear and combinatorial syntaxes are identified. The …

Birdsong is one of the most complex signals in the animal world, as it may consist of many
different sounds grouped according to certain rules. Singing acts as a distant signal …

Аннотация Пение птиц–один из самых сложных сигналов в мире животных, так как оно
может состоят из многих разных звуков, группирующихся по определённым правилам …