The zebra finch is a sought-after pet bird prized for its beauty, antics, and interactive nature. Reaching only four inches in height, these tiny birds are easy to house and care for. Zebra finches ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The hypothesis that social stimulation, derived from the presence and activities of conspecifics, can hasten and synchronize breeding in ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract 1. Opportunistic breeding (i.e. breeding whenever favourable conditions occur, regardless of interval or periodicity) is a strategy often ...

When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The results show that birds that have ...

A new study suggests that some birds prioritize social information over visual evidence when making breeding choices. A new study in The Auk: Ornithological Advances suggests that some birds ...

Asst. Prof. Sarah London has long appreciated zebra finches for their unique learning characteristics. The males learn from another male tutor, but their ability to memorize the tutor’s song is ...