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Song recognition and heterospecific associations between 2 fairy-wren species (Maluridae)

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  • Allison E Johnson
  • Christina Masco
  • Stephen Pruett-Jones

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Interactions between species can be beneficial to one or both species and such interactions may be facilitated by recognition of group members. Splendid and variegated fairy-wrens often share overlapping, co-defended territories. We show for the first time that these species discriminate among heterospecific individuals. Long-term heterospecific associations are likely more widespread than previously appreciated, and recognition may play a significant role in the maintenance and coordination of mixed-species assemblages.

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  • Allison E Johnson & Christina Masco & Stephen Pruett-Jones, 2018. "Song recognition and heterospecific associations between 2 fairy-wren species (Maluridae)," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 29(4), pages 821-832.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:beheco:v:29:y:2018:i:4:p:821-832.
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