Neurobiology and behaviour - Birdsong Quiz

What is the vocal organ of birds called?

• Larynx

• Syrinx

• Trachea

• Voicebox

How do birds control the pitch of their song?

• By altering the tension in the membranes of the syrinx

• By altering the flow of air

• By vibrating their vocal cords

• By changing the shape of their beak

What is the purpose of singing for male birds?

• To attract a mate and deter male rivals

• To communicate with other birds

• To mark their territory

• To express their emotions

What is the first phase of birdsong development after hatching?

• Memorization phase

• Motor phase

• Sensitive period

• Crude template phase

At what age does the memorization phase of birdsong development end?

• 50 days

• 75 days

• 100 days

• 125 days

What happens during the motor phase of birdsong development?

• The bird listens to the song of an adult

• The bird modifies the inherited template

• The bird practices singing the song

• The bird becomes sexually mature

What is the consequence if a male bird does not hear the adult song within 100 days?

• He will not modify the inherited template

• He will never be able to sing

• He will sing a different song

• He will have a higher chance of finding a mate

What is the crude template in birdsong development?

• The inherited song that birds hatch with

• The song that birds learn from other birds

• The song that birds sing during mating season

• The song that birds sing to mark their territory

What is an example of innate learning in birdsong development?

• The crude template

• The adult song

• The memorization phase

• The motor phase