| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970867 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We measured the accuracy of male lyrebird imitations of another species' song. ⺠Mimicry was so accurate that even the imitated species rarely picked copies. ⺠Acoustic analysis showed that imitations were almost indistinguishable from models. ⺠Despite copy accuracy, lyrebirds abridged songs by reducing repetition of notes. ⺠We suggest highly discriminating lyrebirds select for accurate mimicry.
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Authors
Anastasia H. Dalziell, Robert D. Magrath,