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Vision in Birds

Vision in Birds

FromThe Science of Birds


Vision in Birds

FromThe Science of Birds

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode: 7SummaryIt can be argued that, of all the animals, birds are the best at seeing stuff. Most species have an excellent sense of sight.In this episode, I’ll first introduce you to the anatomy of a bird’s eye.Then, we’ll look into (see what I did there?) how birds perceive color and their visual acuity.And last we’ll talk about the difference between monocular and binocular vision in birds.Research CitationsWild hummingbirds and ultraviolet colors (Stoddard et al. 2020. PNAS)Seemingly monochromatic birds are more colorful under UV light (Eaton. 2005. PNAS)‍Link to this episode on the Science of Birds websiteSupport the show
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.