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Data on Behavioral Neuroscience Detailed by Researchers at University of Antwerp [Adult auditory brain responses to nestling begging calls in seasonal songbirds: an fMRI study in non-parenting male and female starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)].

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 66 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

Researchers at the University of Antwerp conducted an fMRI study to investigate the auditory responses of non-parenting male and female European starlings to nestling begging calls. The study aimed to determine if these responses were influenced by the hormonal status of the birds and if they reflected biparental care for offspring. The findings revealed that begging calls elicited a response in non-parenting starlings, with higher responsiveness observed in specific regions of the auditory system. The researchers suggest that this heightened response to begging calls may be a convergent evolution aimed at facilitating swift adult responses crucial for offspring survival. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/10, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:179931125
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