They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation—which holds that new species emerge in response to ecological changes—seems to hold in retrospect, it has been ...

When zebra finches hear a call from another bird, they don’t just react on instinct. New research shows that these birds actually understand what those calls mean – in the same way that humans ...

A tiny bird, the Glacier Finch, thrives in the Andes mountains. It builds nests directly on glaciers, a unique survival strategy. This behaviour offers protection from predators and helps regulate ...

Zebra finches can not only distinguish the full range of their species' vocalizations but also organize them by meaning, according to a new study. The results suggest a surprising level of semantic ...

When we think of glaciers, polar bears and penguins often come to mind. Finches are more associated with backyards than icy ledges, but one species found a way to survive one of Earth’s most extreme ...

Summary: Young zebra finches learn their birdsong by observing and imitating adult “tutor” birds, but they don’t follow just anyone. A new study shows that juvenile finches prefer tutors who sing ...

Birds are resourceful. It's officially spring, which means that it is just about time for birds to start mating, nesting, and laying their eggs. They're finding anything they can to make their nests ...

LARAMIE (AP) - A rare nest of brown-capped rosy finches was discovered recently in a crack in a cliff high in the Snowy Range. Little is known about the species and only six or seven such nests have ...

A recent study involving zebra finches reveals that stress is contagious within social groups, impacting both stressed individuals and those unexposed. What happens to animals when their friends are ...

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Learning new skills as you age is challenging due to inefficient motor skill acquisition. Brain plasticity plays a key role. A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence ...