‘Cheating’ birds change their tune

Female pied flycatchers can tell whether a potential mate is already paired based entirely on his song. Mated males sing shorter songs and repeat syllables less often, a vocal signature that females recognize, according to Science News. It's a behavioral shift that may serve as a signal about a male's relationship status.

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