A new study reveals how age and migration significantly impact the song repertoires of great tits in Oxford's Wytham Woods.
Researchers analyzed over 20,000 hours of recordings, using AI to match songs to individual birds and track cultural changes.
Older birds tended to sing older, less common songs, while younger birds adopted local tunes upon arrival in a new area.
This research illuminates how bird cultures evolve and offers innovative approaches for monitoring bird populations through their songs.
