Predator Recognition in Birds
The Use of Key Features
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Beschreibung
This SpringerBrief answers the question on how birds recognize their predators using multidisciplinary approaches and outlines paths of the future research of predator recognition. A special focus is put on the role of key features to discriminate against predators and non-predators. The first part of the book provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of predator recognition based on classical ethological studies in untrained birds. The second part introduces a new view on the topic treating theories of cognitive ethology. This approach involves examination of conditioned domestic pigeons and highlights the actual abilities of birds to recognize and categorize.
Provides a concise overview on avian predator recognition Discusses both ethological and cognitive approaches Describes in detail the use of key factors to recognize predators
Autor*in
Roman Fuchs
Themen in »Predator Recognition in Birds«
avian predator behaviour bird cognition and memory bird ethology ornithology prey reaction