Birds engage in a complex process of building nests, reflecting considerable thought, and new research shows this behavior is culturally transmitted among groups.
Dr. Tello-Ramos highlights the surprising lack of focus on the behavior of nest building, which has a measurable outcome and insights into avian behavior.
Nest building has typically been seen as an innate behavior, but this research indicates that social learning influences architectural styles within bird communities.
The findings challenge long-held beliefs about nest construction, revealing it as a form of cultural behavior essential for survival and distinct across groups.
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