{
  "id": 17077944,
  "title": "Sensitive period for song learning outlasts parent-offspring cohesion in wild zebra finches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/sensitive-period-for-song-learning-outlasts-parent-offspring-cohesion",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.28.762438v1?rss=1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Communication is central to social behaviour, with vocalisations playing a crucial role in many species. In some species, vocalisations are learned, with songbirds being key to understanding vocal learning. The Australian zebra finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) is the most studied model organism for vocal learning. In captivity, juveniles are typically housed with their father, where males learn…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}