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Bird Behavior and Emotional Contagion

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What behavior do western evening grosbeaks exhibit when one bird is startled?

They disperse in different directions.

They assess the situation individually.

They continue feeding without concern.

They are influenced by emotional contagion. (correct)

How does the scanning behavior differ between grosbeaks in a circle and those in a line?

Birds in a line coordinate better in scanning.

Birds in a circle are less nervous than those in a line. (correct)

Birds in a line show more trust in their nearest neighbors.

Birds in a circle are more easily startled than those in a line.

What is a possible reason for the increased fearfulness in grosbeaks feeding in a line?

They are separated from other birds.

They can only see their nearest neighbor. (correct)

They are larger and more noticeable.

They are in a more open area.

What factor limits emotional contagion among grosbeaks in a linear arrangement?

<p>Limited visibility to all flockmates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does being able to see every other grosbeak in a circle have on their behavior?

<p>They show improved coordination and reduced nervousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bird Behavior and Emotional Contagion

Birds exhibit emotional contagion, reacting to a startled bird by flying off.
They do not assess the threat, but react instinctively.
Research on western evening grosbeaks showed that birds in a circle displayed more coordinated scanning behaviors than those in a line.
Grosbeaks in a line exhibited increased nervousness.
They altered their body and head positions more frequently compared to birds in a circle.
The lack of visibility between grosbeaks in a line limited their ability to see and assess their flockmates' reactions, making it more challenging to observe emotions or coordinated actions from distant flockmates.

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This quiz explores the intriguing behaviors of birds, focusing on emotional contagion and their instinctive reactions to threats. It highlights research findings on western evening grosbeaks and how their formation affects their scanning behaviors and emotional responses. Test your understanding of avian behavior and social dynamics in this engaging quiz.