Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
Songbirds are well known for settling their disputes by vocal signals, and their singing plays a dominant role. Most studies on this issue have concentrated on bird species that develop and use small vocal repertoires. In this article we will go farther and focus on examples of how species with larg...
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doaj-aaea47b24cc345f68fc003955154c0012020-11-24T21:31:43ZengAcademia Brasileira de CiênciasAnais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências0001-37651678-26902004-06-0176220921810.1590/S0001-37652004000200004Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoiresNicole GeberzahnHenrike HultschSongbirds are well known for settling their disputes by vocal signals, and their singing plays a dominant role. Most studies on this issue have concentrated on bird species that develop and use small vocal repertoires. In this article we will go farther and focus on examples of how species with large song repertoires make use of their vocal competence. In particular, we will outline the study of interaction rules which have been elucidated by examining time- and pattern-specific relationships between signals exchanged by territorial neighbors. First we present an inquiry into the rules of song learning and development. In birds with large song repertoires, the ontogeny of such rules proceeds along a number of trajectories which help in understanding the often remarkable accomplishments of adult birds. In both approaches, our model species will be the Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos that has been investigated intensively in the field and in the laboratory.<br>Pássaros canoros são bem conhecidos por resolver suas brigas através de sinais vocais e seu canto tem um papel dominante. A maioria dos estudos sobre este assunto focalizou espécies de aves que desenvolvem e usam repertórios vocais pequenos. Neste artigo iremos mais longe, examinando como espécies com grandes repertórios fazem uso de suas capacidades. Descreveremos particularmente o estudo das regras de interação que foram desvendadas pelo exame das relações temporais e estruturais entre os sinais trocados por vizinhos. Inicialmente, investigamos as regras de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento do canto. Nas aves com grande repertório vocal, a ontogênese dessas regras segue certas trajetórias que ajudam a entender o desempenho dos adultos, geralmente notável. Em ambas abordagens, nossa espécie-modelo será o Rouxinol-comum Luscinia megarhynchos, que foi pesquisado intensamente no campo e no laboratório.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652004000200004desenvolvimento do cantotrajetórias de desenvolvimentointeração pelo cantoduelos vocaisRouxinol-comumsong developmentdevelopmental trajectoriesinteraction by songvocal duelsCommon Nightingale |
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Nicole Geberzahn Henrike Hultsch Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências desenvolvimento do canto trajetórias de desenvolvimento interação pelo canto duelos vocais Rouxinol-comum song development developmental trajectories interaction by song vocal duels Common Nightingale |
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Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires |
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Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
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Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
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Songbirds are well known for settling their disputes by vocal signals, and their singing plays a dominant role. Most studies on this issue have concentrated on bird species that develop and use small vocal repertoires. In this article we will go farther and focus on examples of how species with large song repertoires make use of their vocal competence. In particular, we will outline the study of interaction rules which have been elucidated by examining time- and pattern-specific relationships between signals exchanged by territorial neighbors. First we present an inquiry into the rules of song learning and development. In birds with large song repertoires, the ontogeny of such rules proceeds along a number of trajectories which help in understanding the often remarkable accomplishments of adult birds. In both approaches, our model species will be the Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos that has been investigated intensively in the field and in the laboratory.<br>Pássaros canoros são bem conhecidos por resolver suas brigas através de sinais vocais e seu canto tem um papel dominante. A maioria dos estudos sobre este assunto focalizou espécies de aves que desenvolvem e usam repertórios vocais pequenos. Neste artigo iremos mais longe, examinando como espécies com grandes repertórios fazem uso de suas capacidades. Descreveremos particularmente o estudo das regras de interação que foram desvendadas pelo exame das relações temporais e estruturais entre os sinais trocados por vizinhos. Inicialmente, investigamos as regras de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento do canto. Nas aves com grande repertório vocal, a ontogênese dessas regras segue certas trajetórias que ajudam a entender o desempenho dos adultos, geralmente notável. Em ambas abordagens, nossa espécie-modelo será o Rouxinol-comum Luscinia megarhynchos, que foi pesquisado intensamente no campo e no laboratório. |
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desenvolvimento do canto trajetórias de desenvolvimento interação pelo canto duelos vocais Rouxinol-comum song development developmental trajectories interaction by song vocal duels Common Nightingale |
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