| Abstract: | The timing of song development in suboscines, in which song appears not to be
learned from other adults is poorly known. The Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) is a
suboscine with a primary song typically referred to as fitz-bew. I report here an instance of
very early singing by a 6-8-wk-old Willow Flycatcher, which sang in an aggressive context in
response to a recording of adult flycatcher song. This is exceptionally early development of
primary song, even among suboscines. Early song development may assist in the defense of
winter territories. |
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| Citation Author: | Sogge, M. K. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
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| Citation End Page: | 631 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Field Ornithology |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 630-631 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Primary song by a juvenile willow flycatcher; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Sogge, M. K. |
| Citation Start Page: | 630 |
| Citation Volume: | 68 |
| Citation Year: | 1997 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Primary song by a juvenile willow flycatcher; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Sogge, M. K. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1997 00:00 -0600 |
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