Researchers have mapped the long-range synaptic connections involved in vocal learning in zebra finches, uncovering new ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona have published a study highlighting how vocal changes in the zebra finch songbirds ...

Animals learn by imitating behaviors, such as when a baby mimics her mother’s speaking voice or a young male zebra finch copies the mating song of an older male tutor, often his father. In a study ...

Neuroscientists have found a link between vocal changes and the aging brain in zebra finch songbirds, which could help lead to earlier diagnoses for disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's ...

This songbird, the zebra finch, is already an established animal model in several biological fields. Other than songbirds, only a few animals, such as whales and humans, can learn vocalizations.

The first online world show for Zebra Finches, organised by breeders in Europe, was held in November last year.

The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a firm favorite among bird lovers. These tiny Australian seed eaters are one of the most common finches in captivity, and they are a very affordable ...

The Zebra Finch Society has regular meetings at members’ homes, which are combined with mini shows. At these meetings the judges discuss the finer points of the show standards. The society also ...

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