The Role of Song Phonology and Syntax in Vocal Learning Preferences in the Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia

Ethology

Volumn 77, Issue 2, 1988, Pages 125-149

  Marler, Peter ^a   Peters, Susan ^a  

^a ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85005688778     PISSN: 01791613     EISSN: 14390310     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0310.1988.tb00198.x     Document Type: Article

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