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TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
卷 17, 期 3, 页码 133-141出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE LONDON
DOI: 10.1016/S0169-5347(02)02410-2
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The function of bird song is closely linked to sexual selection. A fundamental question regarding the evolution of sexually selected male signals is how their honesty is maintained. The neural space required for storing a large song repertoire size has traditionally been identified as a key constraint. However, it is often forgotten that bird song is a multifaceted behaviour, and that the different characters that comprise it have specific costs. Recent research has revealed the existence of new constraints, such as social aggression or learning opportunities, which limit the expression of several song characteristics. We review the existing evidence for each of these constraints, revealing some major gaps in our knowledge of this fascinating biological system.
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