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Natural and anthropogenic sounds reduce song performance: insights from two emberizid species

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  • Benjamin M. Davidson
  • Gabriela Antonova
  • Haven Dlott
  • Jesse R. Barber
  • Clinton D. Francis

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Lay SummaryWe studied the effects of energy sector and ocean surf sounds on male song performance, an important attribute in assessing their quality. We found that both ocean and human-generated sounds are linked to reduced song performance. Our results demonstrate that natural sounds can influence avian vocal behaviour in ways similar to human-made sounds and, despite having song characteristics that may be heard better in loud areas, the quality of the signal may be compromised.

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  • Benjamin M. Davidson & Gabriela Antonova & Haven Dlott & Jesse R. Barber & Clinton D. Francis, 2017. "Natural and anthropogenic sounds reduce song performance: insights from two emberizid species," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 28(4), pages 974-982.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:beheco:v:28:y:2017:i:4:p:974-982.
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    1. Emily R.A. Cramer, 2013. "Vocal deviation and trill consistency do not affect male response to playback in house wrens," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 24(2), pages 412-420.
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