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Species identification

 

 

We use three model species in this website to illustrate differences in visual fields. If you are interested in learning more about these species, please, follow these links:

Great Horned Owl (referred to as owl):
http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i3750id.html
 
European Starling (referred to as starling):
http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i4930id.html
 
Mallard: http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i1320id.html

 

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