鸟类定向：一种研究方法。

Bird orientation: a method of study.

作者信息

McDonald D L

出版信息

Science. 1968 Aug 2;161(3840):486-7. doi: 10.1126/science.161.3840.486.

DOI:10.1126/science.161.3840.486

Abstract

A psychophysical technique has been applied to the study of bird orientation. The technique enables precise determinations of the accuracy with which a bird can orient itself. Data indicate that a pigeon can detect angular displacement as little as 3.4 degrees.

摘要

一种心理物理学技术已被应用于鸟类定向的研究。该技术能够精确测定鸟类自我定向的准确程度。数据表明，鸽子能够检测到小至3.4度的角位移。