Ultraviolet vision and mate choice in zebra finches

Experiments on zebra finches which test the hypothesis that the ultraviolet waveband is used in avian mate-choice decisions are discussed in a study. The ultraviolet is used, and it probably contributes to hue perception.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 380; no. 6573; pp. 433 - 435
Main Authors Bennett, Andrew T. D, Cuthill, Innes C, Partridge, Julian C, Maier, Erhard J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing 04.04.1996
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
Animal behavior
Animal ethology
Animal reproduction
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Birds
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Taeniopygia guttata
Ultraviolet radiation
Vertebrata
Laboratory study
Sexual selection
Decision making
Biological evolution
Color
Mate selection
Plumage
Breeding behavior
Reproduction
Vertebrata
Taeniopygia guttata
Vision
Ultraviolet spectrum
Perception
Aves
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Summary:Experiments on zebra finches which test the hypothesis that the ultraviolet waveband is used in avian mate-choice decisions are discussed in a study. The ultraviolet is used, and it probably contributes to hue perception.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/380433a0