Abstract
Tracking the social behaviour of a small songbird. Using Encounternet we studied the social dynamics of territorial great tits (Parus major) and revealed that slower exploring males have less-central social network positions. Additionally, by tracking both males and females, we tested if their spatial behaviour and social dynamics change after a perturbation in the communication network. We reveal that neighbouring males and neighbouring females respond in a contrasting way to territory intrusions, depending on the vocal response of the intruded male. This is one of the few projects to also track female movements in response to such an intrusion. Hence, novel technologies facilitate the understanding of how individuals may shape their own social environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Book of abstracts of the 16th congress of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology |
| Place of Publication | Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Publisher | University of Exeter |
| Pages | 87 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | ISBE2016 16th Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology - University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom Duration: 28 Jul 2016 → 4 Aug 2016 Conference number: 16 http://www.exevent.co.uk/isbe2016 |
Conference
| Conference | ISBE2016 16th Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology |
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| Abbreviated title | ISBE 2016 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Exeter |
| Period | 28/07/16 → 4/08/16 |
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