Primary Assay — Zebra Finch
Mate Preference / Choice
Taeniopygia guttata
Two-choice preference assay measuring female attraction to male song and plumage. Time allocation, approach frequency, and preference indices reveal mate selection criteria.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Taeniopygia guttata.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time near stimulus male | s | Preference duration |
| Approach frequency | count | Active choice events |
| Preference index | ratio | Relative time allocation |
References
Citations for Mate Preference / Choice
- Burley NT, et al. (2018). Mate choice decision rules: Trait synergisms and preference shifts. Ecol Evol, 8(6), 3350-3360. PMID: 29531661
- Kniel N, et al. (2015). Quality of public information matters in mate-choice copying in female zebra finches. Front Zool, 12, 18. PMID: 26435729
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Zebra Finch Research
Sound-Attenuated Recording Chamber
Song recording and analysis
Acoustic Microphone Array
Multi-channel song capture
Two-Choice Preference Chamber
Mate choice and social preference
Video Tracking System
Social proximity and neophobia
Song Analysis Software Module
Spectrogram and syntax tools
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Run Mate Preference / Choice on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your zebra finch facility.
