Ambient noise from ocean surf drives frequency shifts in non-passerine bird song
M. Sebastianelli, D. T. Blumstein, A. N. G. Kirschel
This study shows that natural low-frequency ocean noise drives frequency shifts in non-passerine bird songs, indicating an adaptive response to avoid masking and improve communication.
bioRxiv · Jun 17, 2020 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology