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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Main Authors: Nicole Geberzahn, Henrike Hultsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2004-06-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652004000200004
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spelling 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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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
author_facet Nicole Geberzahn
Henrike Hultsch
author_sort Nicole Geberzahn
title Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
title_short Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
title_full Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
title_fullStr Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
title_full_unstemmed Rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
title_sort rules of song development and their use in vocal interactions by birds with large repertoires
publisher Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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issn 0001-3765
1678-2690
publishDate 2004-06-01
description 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.
topic 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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