Experimental evidence for sibling recognition in Common Terns (Sterna hirundo)
The Auk
By: J. Burger, M. Gochfeld, and W.I. Boarman
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Abstract
Young Common Terns (<i>Sterna hirundo</i>) did not respond preferentially to calls of siblings at 8 and 9 days of age, but did so by 12 days of age. In experiments with and without visual isolation, and with use of playback, we demonstrated a tendency to approach sibling begging calls. This differential response indicated sibling-recognition occurred, was based on experience, and involved vocal cues.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Experimental evidence for sibling recognition in Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) |
| Series title | The Auk |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 142 |
| Last page | 148 |