The song does not remain the same: daily singing of adult songbirds prevents passive changes in song structure independently of auditory feedback
D. Mizuguchi, M. Sanchez-Valpuesta, Y. Kim, E. B. dos Santos, H. Kang, C. Mori, K. Wada, S. Kojima
This study shows that daily singing in adult zebra finches prevents passive changes in song structure, independent of auditory feedback, and recovery occurs with resumed singing.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition