Categorical and semantic perception of the meaning of call-types in zebra finches
Julie Estelle Elie, Aude de Witasse-Thézy, Logan Thomas, Ben Malit, Frédéric E. Theunissen
This study shows zebra finches can categorize and assign meaning to different call-types based on behavioral context, not just acoustic similarity.
Science · Sep 18, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition