Zebra Finches Dream a Little Dream of Melody Zebra finches flex their singing muscles while snoozing, as if they’re lip-syncing in their sleep—and scientists want to know why ...

The zebra finch is a sought-after pet bird prized for its beauty, antics, and interactive nature. Reaching only four inches in height, these tiny birds are easy to house and care for. Zebra ...

Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping.

Flocks of zebra finches roam the interior, looking for seeds and water. Shutterstock What did we find? Zebra finches travel in large flocks through Australia’s arid interior, looking for seeds ...

Bengalese finches are a closely related to zebra finches, and lay eggs that are larger and sometimes different in colour to zebra finch eggs.

Male zebra finches learn their song by imitating conspecifics. To stand out in the crowd, each male develops its own unique song. Because of this individual-specific song, it was long assumed that ...

Asst. Prof. Sarah London has long appreciated zebra finches for their unique learning characteristics. The males learn from another male tutor, but their ability to memorize the tutor’s song is ...