(DOWNLOAD) "Predator Recognition in Birds" by Roman Fuchs, Petr Veselý & Jana Nácarová * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Predator Recognition in Birds
- Author : Roman Fuchs, Petr Veselý & Jana Nácarová
- Release Date : January 27, 2019
- Genre: Life Sciences,Books,Science & Nature,Ecology,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 3513 KB
Description
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.