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Local song elements indicate local genotypes and predict physiological condition in song sparrows Melospiza melodia.

Biology letters - 23 Jun 2008

Stewart Kathryn A, MacDougall-Shackleton Elizabeth A

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Geographical variation in birdsong is taxonomically widespread and behaviourally salient, with females often preferring local over non-local song. However, the benefits associated with this preference remain poorly understood. One potential explanation is that song may reflect a male's place of origin and thus allow females to obtain genes well adapted to the local environment. We studied naturally occurring...

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PMID: 18331976
DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2008.0010
PMCID: PMC2610040

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