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Stephen Nowicki

Professor Emeritus of Biology
Biology
Duke Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708
137 Biological Sciences Building, 130 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708

Featured Works


Comparison of Categorical Color Perception in Two Estrildid Finches.

Journal article The American naturalist · February 2021 Featured Publication AbstractSensory systems are predicted to be adapted to the perception of important stimuli, such as signals used in communication. Prior work has shown that female zebra finches perceive the carotenoid-based orange-red coloration of male beaks-a mate choic ... Full text Open Access Cite

Sounds of senescence: Male swamp sparrows respond less aggressively to the songs of older individuals

Journal article Behavioral Ecology · January 1, 2021 Featured Publication Age-related changes in assessment signals occur in a diverse array of animals, including humans. Age-related decline in vocal quality in humans is known to affect perceived attractiveness by potential mates and voters, but whether such changes have functio ... Full text Open Access Cite

Female swamp sparrows do not show evidence of discriminating between the songs of peak-aged and senescent males

Journal article Ethology · January 1, 2021 Featured Publication Sexual selection theory predicts that females face contrasting selection pressures when choosing the age of their mate. On the one hand, older males have demonstrated their ability to survive and they may be more experienced than younger males. At the same ... Full text Open Access Cite

The many dimensions of categorical perception: A response to comments on Green et al

Journal article Behavioral Ecology · January 1, 2021 Featured Publication Full text Open Access Cite