Audio recording of a less exploratory male fairy-wren song. Credit: D Colombelli-Négrel (Flinders University) First, the birds were captured to measure their personality in short-term captivity.

When we think of bird songs, we often imagine a cheerful soundtrack during our morning walks. However, for birds, songs are much more than background music – they are crucial to attract a mate and ...

In birds, singing behaviors play a critical role in mating and territory defense. Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship ...