"Dear enemy" notes

"Dear enemy" notes

Male hooded warblers have a unique song memory. They can identify their enemies and scare them away by merely listening to their rivals' songs. This characteristic helps them keep their territories safe and more conducive for breeding.

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Veröffentlicht in:Natural history 1994-05, Vol.103 (5), p.36
Hauptverfasser: Godard, Renee, Wiley, Haven
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Animal communication
Animal territoriality
Behavior
Birds
Prairie warbler
Territoriality (Zoology)
Wood warblers
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Zusammenfassung:Male hooded warblers have a unique song memory. They can identify their enemies and scare them away by merely listening to their rivals' songs. This characteristic helps them keep their territories safe and more conducive for breeding.
ISSN:0028-0712