Evidence for search image in blackbirds ( Turdus merula L.): short-term learning

A ‘search image’ is acquired as a result of a change in the ability of a predator to detect cryptic familiar prey. Blackbirds were presented with artificial prey dyed either to match the colour of the background (cryptic prey) or to contrast with the background (conspicuous prey). The results of exp...

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Veröffentlicht in:Animal behaviour 1985-01, Vol.33 (3), p.929-937
1. Verfasser: Lawrence, E. Simon
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