zebra finches (IMAGE)

University of Alberta

zebra finches

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A female (left) and male zebra finch. New U of A research shows that the birds' prior experience raising chicks influences whether they stick with tried-and-true materials or try something new when building nests. (Photo: Animal Cognition Research Group)

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