Coordination and synergism between visual and vocal display in the brown-headed cowbirds

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Journal ArticleSexually selected acoustic signaling is accompanied by visual displays in many birds. The motor integration of visual and vocal displays has not been extensively studied. Brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) "puff up" prior to song, move their wings during the song and conclude with a bow. The Society for Neuroscience 33rd Annual Meeting Selected Abstracts Coordination and synergism between visual and vocal display in brown - headed cowbirds. B. G. Cooper; F. Goller Dept. Biol, Univ. Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Program Number: 294.13 Presentation Time: Sunday, Nov. 9, 1: 00 PM - 2: 00 P

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