Eeob 4550 exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is bird song, and why is it important to a bird? - -complex vocalization typically produced by a male in possession of a breeding territory -used to defend territory and attract females What kinds of birds learn to sing, and which species are commonly used in studies of bird song learning? - -songbirds, hummingbirds, and parrots -white-crowned sparrows and zebra finches are commonly studied Why study bird song? What are the features of song learning that make it an appropriate model...