Young zebra finches do not simply have a song; they learn it by listening, practising and reacting to other birds.

Current Biology / Duke University

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The zebra finch is a small songbird often studied because its learning has echoes of human speech. Juveniles hear adult song, try rough versions and gradually refine them. Their song becomes more orderly and recognizable through practice and response.

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Zebra ispinozları şarkılarını hazır bilmez; yetişkin kuşları dinleyerek, tekrar ederek ve tepki alarak öğrenir.

Zebra ispinozu, insan konuşmasına benzeyen öğrenme süreçleri nedeniyle bilimde sık incelenen küçük bir ötücü kuştur. Genç kuş önce yetişkinlerin ötüşünü duyar, sonra kendi denemelerini yapar. Zamanla sesi daha düzenli, daha tanınır ve kendi türüne uygun hâle gelir.

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Current Biology reports socially guided vocal learning in zebra finches; Duke Today explains the importance of tutors during a sensitive period for song learning. Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982218316609 ; https://today.duke.edu/2018/10/pupils-brain-recognizes-perfect-teacher

Background reading: Zebra finchAttribution and context are revised when stronger evidence appears. Corrections are welcome through the editorial page.
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