A new study on songbirds sheds light on the power of social interaction to facilitate learning, insights that potentially ...

Learn about the characteristics and behavior of the zebra finch. Find out how to care for zebra finches, including cage size and setup, ideal temperature range, and feeding instructions.

In recent experiments with flocks kept in aviaries in California, Wilson and colleagues studied the behavior of zebra finch pairs—identifiable by bonding behaviors such as snuggling up to each other, ...

Using an artificial intelligence technique, researchers discovered dialects in the songs of different zebra finch populations. The photo shows two zebra finch pairs: one pair from a wild-derived ...

In one new study, researchers focused on a socially monogamous bird — the zebra finch — to determine just how important monogamy was for the success of the species.

Pair bonding reinforced in the brain: Zebra finches use their specialized song system for simple communication Date: October 28, 2014 Source: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Summary: In addition to their ...

In addition to their song, songbirds also have an extensive repertoire of calls. While the species-specific song must be learned as a young bird, most calls are, as in the case of all other birds, ...

“GAY” birds are just as ­loyal to each other as “straight” couples – and sing to each other just as much.

Male zebra finches prefer to form lifelong pair bonds with other males if they're raised by their dad alone, new research shows. This mate choice is likely the result of males "imprinting" on ...

Male zebra finches growing up without mothers prefer to bond with each other in adulthood, a new study shows, and sexual imprinting may explain why. We know surprisingly little about why ...