Complex call production in the tungara frog
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The 'chuck' of the 'whine-chuck' mating call of tungara frog is caused by a fibrous mass attached to the vocal folds. Males without an elongated fibrous mass on their vocal folds try to produce chuck sounds but are unable to do so.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Superfast muscles control dove's trill
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Doves are able to control their syrinx, a vocal organ that is unique to birds by using superfast muscles. The syrinx of ring doves generates a relatively simple, highly stereotyped song, which gives the familiar cooing sound.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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A social call
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Female finch birds can recognize the calls of the male finch mates, but not the other way around. To understand why males cannot recognize female calls is studied.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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