Hidden dichromatism in the Burrowing Parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus) as revealed by spectrometric colour analysis

Bird colour perception differs fundamentally from that of humans. Birds have more cone types in the retina, including UV or violet cones, which enable them to perceive a wider spectral range. Thus, human colour perception can be deceiving when assessing functional aspects of bird plumage coloration,...

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Autores principales: Masello, Juan F., Lubjuhn, Thomas, Quillfeldt, Petra
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/hornero_v024_n01_p047
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