Song variation and learning in island populations of song sparrows
Animal vocalizations vary greatly between and within species. Male oscines acquire song by imitation of others, in much the same way that humans learn language. I investigate song variation and the source and timing of song learning by Song Sparrows (Melospiza melodia) in this thesis. I recorded...
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| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/6885 |