Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :

 The evolution and function of syntax in avian vocalizations

Area of research :

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus area :

Animal physiology, Ecology,

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Anand Krishnan, Assistant Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2025

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

This project aims to study the evolution of song syntactic structure, its role in isolating birds, and its role in communicating identity and behavioral context. It will use field recordings of four species of the genus Spelaeornis in Northeast India, computational and mathematical analyses, and captive budgerigars to understand how geographic barriers drive vocal syntax evolution and how it communicates bird identity.

Total Budget (INR):

46,03,840

Organizations involved