Song recognition and heterospecific associations between 2 fairy-wren species (Maluridae)

Allison E Johnson, Christina Masco and Stephen Pruett-Jones

Behavioral Ecology, 2018, vol. 29, issue 4, 821-832

Abstract: Interactions between species can be beneficial to one or both species and such interactions may be facilitated by recognition of group members. Splendid and variegated fairy-wrens often share overlapping, co-defended territories. We show for the first time that these species discriminate among heterospecific individuals. Long-term heterospecific associations are likely more widespread than previously appreciated, and recognition may play a significant role in the maintenance and coordination of mixed-species assemblages.

Keywords: fairy-wrens; heterospecific interactions; mixed-species flock; recognition; sociality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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