Science news articles about 'mockingbirds'

... scientific theory ever conceived: the evolution of species through natural selection.The mockingbirds are perhaps the most important specimens Darwin collected from the Galapagos during his five-year ...

... the visitors' heads -- while ignoring other passers-by or nearby strangers. "We tend to view all mockingbirds as equal, but the feeling is not mutual," said Doug Levey, a UF professor of biology. " ...

... McGill University suspect that inconsistent climates may play a role. A large-scale study of mockingbirds in diverse habitats reveals that species in more variable climes also sing more complex tunes. ...

Mockingbirds may look pretty much alike to people, but they can tell us apart and are quick to react to folks they don't like. Birds rapidly learn to identify people who have previously threatened ...

Two mockingbirds, which helped Charles Darwin develop his theory on evolution, are to go on public display for the first time.

Darwin's anniversary, the tale of the mockingbirds, and Lonesome George. read more

Mockingbirds quickly learn to recognize humans who are perceived as threats, a new study suggests.

... weather patterns make it harder for animals to survive and reproduce. Our data show that mockingbirds living in more demanding environments tend to have more elaborate song displays. We think that ...

A survey of mockingbird species links variable environment and song complexity

... a flat-platformed shallow bowl with the outer rim lined with fairly large twigs and resembles a large mockingbird nest. Roadrunners lay about four eggs on average per nest, but the clutch size can ...

Specimens collected by Charles Darwin could help scientists reintroduce a rare mockingbird to the Galapagos Islands.