What Birdsong Says About Motivation

What Birdsong Says About Motivation

Just a few weeks after they hatch, baby male zebra finches begin to babble, spending much of the day testing their vocal chords. Dad helps out, singing to his hatchlings during feedings, so that the babies can internalize his tune, the same mating refrain shared by all male zebra finches. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Soon, these tiny Australian birds begin to rehearse the song itself, repeating it up to 10,…