This study investigates vocal development of nestling kea parrots ( Nestor notabilis ). First, we examine how many structurally distinct call types were present during the nestling period, and th
The files include a general data table, with acoustic features measured in individual notes that is then used to estimate the performance limits in males (df.note.before.vocallimits_2024_06_05.txt - r
Exchange of vocal signals is an important aspect of animal communication. Although birdsong is the premier model for understanding vocal development, the development of vocal interaction rules in bird
As is the case for human speech, birdsong is transmitted across generations by imitative learning. Although transfer of song patterns from adults to juveniles typically occurs via vertical or oblique
Plasticity is often thought to accelerate trait evolution and speciation. For example, plasticity in birdsong may partially explain why clades of song learners are more diverse than related clades wit