Primary Assay — Zebra Finch
Social Proximity / Affiliation
Taeniopygia guttata
Automated tracking of inter-individual distance, allopreening events, and proximity zone occupancy. Reveals pair bonding strength and vasotocin-mediated social attachment.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Taeniopygia guttata.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-individual distance | cm | Closeness to conspecific |
| Affiliative contact rate | events/min | Allopreening frequency |
| Proximity zone time | s | Time within 5 cm of partner |
References
Citations for Social Proximity / Affiliation
- Baran NM, et al. (2016). Developmental effects of vasotocin and nonapeptide receptors on early social attachment in the zebra finch. Horm Behav, 78, 20-31. PMID: 26476409
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 Social Proximity / Affiliation on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your zebra finch facility.
