Bird Song: The Interface of Evolution and Mechanism

By J. Podos, Sarah K. Huber, Benjamin N. Taft. 2004

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Subfields: Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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Extrapair paternity in chestnut-sided warblers is correlated with consistent vocal performance (2007, background): “…investigation of vocal variation in songbird populations has revealed that songs vary along many dimensions (Wiley 2000; Gil and Gahr 2002; Podos et al. 2004) and thus incorporate numerous features that might be targets of female choice (Searcy and Yasukawa 1996; MacDougal-Shackleton…”
The evolution of geographic variation in birdsong (2007, background): “Thus, vocal frequencies, if initially produced near maximal performance capacities (comparatively low frequencies), may accordingly be ‘‘bumped’’ to higher levels in the offshoot population (Podos et al., 2004b).”
Rethinking birdsong evolution: meta-analysis of the relationship between song complexity and reproductive success (2011, background): “For example, song dialects, song matching, song performance, loudness, the presence of particular syllables, or song consistency may also function on the grounds of sexual selection (Vallet and Kreutzer 1995; Podos et al. 2004; Byers 2007; Botero et al. 2009), and in such cases, song variety may not”
Tactical allocation of effort among multiple signals in sage grouse: an experiment with a robotic female (2010, background): “This mechanical constraint provides an upper limit to the possible trait combinations, and the ability of signalers to approach this limit may be used by receivers to assess potential mates and competitors (Ballentine et al. 2004; Podos et al. 2004; Illes et al. 2006; Cramer and Price 2007).”
Beak morphology and song features covary in a population of Darwin’s finches (Geospiza fortis) (2006, background): “According to the vocal tract model, constraints on vocal production should occur only when songs are produced at their maximum performance levels (Podos et al., 2004a).”
Not so sexy in the city: urban birds adjust songs to noise but compromise vocal performance (2016, unknown): “Thus, vocal performance appears to be a broadly relevant trait in communication (Podos et al. 2004).”
Minimal Requirements for the Emergence of Learned Signaling (2014, background): “There are of course obvious exceptions; for instance, many bird species are capable of both learning and innovating songs (Podos, Huber, & Taft, 2004).”
Avian soundscapes and cognitive landscapes: theory, application and ecological perspectives (2011, background): “Even if the mechanics of the emission of sounds depends upon neurological and other physical constraints (Podos et al. 2004), it is the interrelationship of individuals which determines the timing pattern emissions among them.”
Molecules, ecology, morphology, and songs in concert: how many species is Arremon torquatus (Aves: Emberizidae)? (2009, background): “An individual A. torquatus may sing uninterruptedly for a few minutes, repeating series of four to 14 notes (i.e. note complexes; Podos et al., 2004) that vary in pace.”
Multiple signals for multiple messages: great tit, Parus major, song signals age and survival (2010, background): “The relationship between birdsong and sexual selection has been studied for a long time, and it is generally accepted that birdsong is a multifaceted signal encompassing several messages (Gil & Gahr 2002; Podos et al. 2004; MacDougallShackleton et al. 2009).”
Behavioural plasticity: an interaction between evolution and experience (2010, background): “Bird song imitation is an example of stable cultural transmission (Podos et al. 2004; Grant and Grant 1996) that allows the long-term maintenance of species recognition and mate choice, and may even contribute to increased rates of allopatric speciation (Lachlan and Servedio 2004).”