Cited by 11Animal Vocal Communication and BehaviorMarine animal studies overviewWildlife Ecology and Conservation

Animal calling behaviours and what this can tell us about the effects of changing soundscapes

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Burnham, Rianna·2023·Acoustics

Abstract

The behavioural, physiological, and energetic repercussions for wildlife that result from changes in their soundscapes are increasingly being realized. To understand the effects of changing acoustic landscapes, we first must establish the importance of the acoustic sense for species to transfer information between the environment, con- and heterospecifics, and a receiver, and the functional role of calling in behaviours such as foraging, navigation, mate attraction, and weaning. This review begins with a discussion of the use of calling and the acquisition of the vocal repertoire, before providing examples from multiple taxa on the functional applications of signals and communication. The acoustic sensory mode adds to, if not being inherent in, many critical life history stages over a range of species. The potential effects on an animal resulting from a change in its perceived soundscape and disturbance on its acoustics use is outlined. This can then be used to consider the implications of an altered acoustic niche or active space in the success and survival of an individual or species. Furthermore, we discuss briefly metrics that could be used to understand the implications of these changes, or could be used to guide mitigation action to lessen the impact.

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Authors
Burnham, R.
Affiliations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (CA)
Corresponding author
Burnham, Rianna
Venue
Acoustics
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2023-07-04
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
631-652
ISSN
2624-599X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4382936514
Cited by
10
References
278
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 1
FWCI
2.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Acoustics (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Developmental Biology › Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Marine animal studies overview
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Keywords
soundscape, acoustic communication, acoustic niche, active space, life stages

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