Oct 30, 2016
The cover photos depict the two species I am working with, the splendid fairy-wren (left, Malurus splendens) and the variegated fairy-wren (right, M. lamberti). While both species are social both within species and with each other, they are difficult to get in the same picture!
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Animals can benefit from sociality through cooperation and information sharing. Simple associations between species can be valuable, but we know little about how individuals benefit from mixed-species social groups, and whether group member identity is important. By recording singing behavior and performing experimental manipulations, I will examine how splendid and variegated fairy-wrens share information and whether those involved benefit from these associations.
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