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The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of the hummingbird species that does not sing. When compared to male Anna’s hummingbirds and male Amazilia hummingbirds, which do sing, the brain areas, such as the RA, HVC and LMAN, of the male ruby-throated … Continue reading
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In the European Starling both sexes are able to produce song. Although the male does the majority of the singing, it is not uncommon to hear females sing, though mainly out-of-season (Pavlova, 2005, p.560). Songs in male birds are thought … Continue reading
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The European Starling was first brought to North America from Europe in the 1890’s by Shakespeare enthusiasts. Although not indigenous to the continent, the starling has spread to occupy most of the continent. The European Starling is a medium sized … Continue reading
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A group of researchers situated in South Africa examined the emotional effect of translocating a herd of African elephants. They determined that the frequency of their low-pitch vocalizations was markedly higher, suggesting that higher-frequency vocalizations may be a window into … Continue reading
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The Chipping Sparrow (Spizella Passerina): Singing Behavior The Chipping Sparrow, while not flashy or exotic, exhibits complex and unique singing behavior unlike many other bird species. The nuances of this bird’s song are still being analyzed and applied to the scientific … Continue reading
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Appearance: From a distance, the House Wren appears to be a uniform brownish gray. The head, nape, and back are a uniform shade of brown; the chest and throat are a uniform light gray, sometimes with buffy or brownish tinge. … Continue reading
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The House Wren is a tiny, brown songbird that is commonly found in the backyards of homes across the western hemisphere. Anyone can go out on a still, summer day and notice the tiny bodies of feathers zoom past in … Continue reading
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A Little Background: The Red-Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is a small bird with a compact body, a short neck and tail, and a long beak that is tapered. They are the only nuthatch in North America that has a broad … Continue reading
Introduction to the Black-capped Chickadee: The Black-capped Chickadee is a common and well studied songbird found in much of Canada and the Northern United Sates. This species is non-migratory and individuals tend not to travel very far from … Continue reading
Generic Black-Capped Chickadee Song: Generic Black-Capped Chickadee Call: Song, Call Types, and Vocalization Behavior: Most adult chickadees have no less than 16 different vocalizations. The following is a list of names for the different vocalizations which have been identified … Continue reading
