J Acoust Soc Am February 2017 PMID 28253689

Acoustic differentiation of Shiho- and Naisa-type short-finned pilot whales in the Pacific Ocean.

Amy M Van Cise, Marie A Roch, Robin W Baird, T Aran Mooney, Jay Barlow

Download social card

Mentions

28
Peak: 16 in Jul 2021
across 4 sources since Jul 2021

Extended reach

281,576
potential audience

Total likes

6,615

Video views

160,950

Mentions per month

Jul 2021 – May 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • Facebook8 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection shows overall enthusiasm for bioacoustics research, with comments referencing related animal communication studies and highlighting the relevance of vocal dialects in species like marine mammals and birds. Words such as 'love seeing' and phrases like 'great potential' reflect genuine interest, though most interactions are light and personal rather than deeply analytical.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the importance or curiosity surrounding the research, reflecting a general consensus of interest and support.

InterestHigh interest

Posts frequently mention bioacoustics and animal communication, indicating a high level of interest in the topic of vocal dialects and marine mammal research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments vary from sharing personal reactions to referencing related topics like bird dialects, showing moderate depth in engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts highlight the relevance of bioacoustics for conservation, others are more casual, suggesting a mild but meaningful recognition of potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Different marine mammal populations have unique acoustic signals that can indicate their isolation and are influenced by environmental, genetic, or social factors.
  • Researchers identified two distinct types of short-finned pilot whales in the Pacific—Naisa and Shiho types—based on their genetic and physical traits.
  • An analysis of vocalizations from both types revealed significant differences in their sound characteristics, suggesting they may be separate sub-species; classification efforts reached 74% accuracy, indicating clear acoustic divergence.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way ours do. https://t.co/8eJT7fLusN https://t.co/jLnKdbxZfp

Jul 8, 2021 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 115,374 followers View post →
Angela T. Beck
@malamawao · X

Love seeing a bioacoustics topic on @SciShow! UH-Hilo's LOHE Lab has done work on Hawaiian songbird dialects, among other things. The field of bioacoustics has great potential for research and conservation! https://t.co/zW3CMmVEgO

Jul 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 109 followers View post →
@coral@code4lib.social
@BirdFriendCoral · X

Wow, @SciShow, just tag me directly next time, OK?

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 like · 637 followers View post →
Corine
@FloatingIsland · X

Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? https://t.co/i6z0BR2wsz via @YouTube

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 like · 425 followers View post →
Chris Scheiner
@GeoNaturalist · X

@jmatwood Saw this and thought of you! https://t.co/ve8e4SxGie

Oct 13, 2021 · 1 like · 243 followers View post →
August Fresnel
@AugustFresnel · X

@GeekGirlsRule @nataliereed84 Also me, and this is what the search turned up. https://t.co/nTeyEWIyFo

Jul 26, 2021 · 1 like · 239 followers View post →

All mentions

Do Cockatiels Have Regional Dialects?

Dialects influence animal communication and vary across populations. This video explores how different groups of animals develop distinct vocal patterns, similar to human accents, highlighting the diversity within…

SciShow · Jul 8, 2021 159,375 views
Chris Scheiner
@GeoNaturalist · X

@jmatwood Saw this and thought of you! https://t.co/ve8e4SxGie

Oct 13, 2021 · 1 like · 243 followers View post →
August Fresnel
@AugustFresnel · X

@GeekGirlsRule @nataliereed84 Also me, and this is what the search turned up. https://t.co/nTeyEWIyFo

Jul 26, 2021 · 1 like · 239 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
@braco001 · X

Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? https://t.co/Kj21k9JEli via @YouTube

Jul 10, 2021 · 738 followers View post →
Angela T. Beck
@malamawao · X

Love seeing a bioacoustics topic on @SciShow! UH-Hilo's LOHE Lab has done work on Hawaiian songbird dialects, among other things. The field of bioacoustics has great potential for research and conservation! https://t.co/zW3CMmVEgO

Jul 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 109 followers View post →
Corine
@FloatingIsland · X

Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? https://t.co/i6z0BR2wsz via @YouTube

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 like · 425 followers View post →
@coral@code4lib.social
@BirdFriendCoral · X

Wow, @SciShow, just tag me directly next time, OK?

Jul 9, 2021 · 1 like · 637 followers View post →
Omar
@OmarGhalibAbuSh · X

https://t.co/JggYmSQ20B

Jul 8, 2021 · 242 followers View post →
Kei Fujimi
@keifujimi · X

RT @SciShow: Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way…

Jul 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 110 followers View post →
Ivy Tara Blair | audiobooks | sound engineer
@ivytarablair · X

RT @SciShow: Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way…

Jul 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 422 followers View post →
Big Sis Naye-chan
@Nayelia_SGN · X

RT @SciShow: Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way…

Jul 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 773 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way…

Jul 8, 2021 · 4 shares · 354 followers View post →
Creative Brain 4 Life
@CreativeBrain77 · X

https://t.co/c32nYJpgET https://t.co/boHFK8WYf1 Dialects are a part of how we communicate, but it also turns out that many animals have dialects depending on what part of the world they live in. Hosted by: Hank G

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? https://t.co/TZ9RdN57th

Jul 8, 2021 · 83 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Does your cockatiel have an accent? Even without language, animal communication seems to have dialects that work the same way ours do. https://t.co/8eJT7fLusN https://t.co/jLnKdbxZfp

Jul 8, 2021 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 115,374 followers View post →
Kitty
@kittybravofan · X

Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? https://t.co/JhGDp0xVBN via @YouTube

Jul 8, 2021 · 719 followers View post →
e-csce
@e_csce · X

Does Your Cockatiel Have an Accent? @ https://t.co/HUivqLSZJa https://t.co/yXDCNA8dVw

Jul 8, 2021 · 117 followers View post →