Presentation Year

2015

Depreciated Participant

Jane WongWildlifeUndergraduate Student

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Charles Darwin hypothesized that bird song and plumage might replace each other. Other studies have also found a negative correlation in the relationship of song and plumage. I surveyed 40 students in Ornithology and Advanced Ornithology classes at HSU in January and February of 2015. Each survey consisted of a song listening portion and a photo slideshow where each participant rated the vocal and visual attractiveness on a scale of 1 to 3. The results showed a negative correlation and found that more experienced birders on average thought that birds were more attractive than less experienced birders.

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Yes

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8

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