Natural History of Model Organisms: Neurogenomic insights into the behavior and vocal development of the zebra finch
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
- Macquarie University, Australia
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The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a socially monogamous and colonial opportunistic breeder with pronounced sexual differences in singing and plumage coloration. Its natural history has led to it becoming a model species for research into sex differences in vocal communication, as well as behavioral, neural and genomic theories of imitative auditory learning. As scientists tap into the genetic and behavioral diversity of both wild and captive lineages, the zebra finch will continue to inform research into culture, learning and social bonding, as well as adaptability to a changing climate.
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National Science Foundation (IOS1456524)
- Mark E Hauber
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Natural History of Model Organisms: Neurogenomic insights into the behavior and vocal development of the zebra finch
eLife 10:e61849.
https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.61849
