Predator Recognition in Birds The Use of Key Features
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
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Roman Fuchs Petr Veselý Jana Nácarová
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Roman Fuchs • Petr Veselý • Jana Nácarová
Predator Recognition in Birds The Use of Key Features
Roman Fuchs Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science University of South Bohemia České Budějovice, Czech Republic
Petr Veselý Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science University of South Bohemia České Budějovice, Czech Republic
Jana Nácarová Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science University of South Bohemia České Budějovice, Czech Republic
ISSN 2211-7504 ISSN 2211-7512 (electronic) SpringerBriefs in Animal Sciences ISBN 978-3-030-12402-1 ISBN 978-3-030-12404-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12404-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019934444 © The Author(s) 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Abstract
In the first chapter, we summarize methodological approaches in the research of predator recognition. In the second chapter, we summarize results of studies showing the ability of birds to differentiate predators from harmless animals, particular predators from different ecological guilds (predators of adults and of chicks) and even particular predator species. In the third chapter, we describe the means used by birds during the recognition process. Most of the studies prove the importance of so-called key features. Some studies altering multiple features suggest that the perception of predators is rather complex in birds. In the fourth chapter, we try to link the knowledge on predator recognition by untrained birds and the psychological point of view bas
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