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Aisha Jones
on Oct 15, 2024
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How did Tinbergen test the innate pecking behavior in herring gull chicks?
A) presenting chicks with a cutout of the parent's head and various other shapes
B) presenting parents with a cutout of the chick's head with assorted colors of dots on the bill
C) presenting chicks with other species of birds with assorted colors of dots on their bills
D) presenting chicks with a cutout of the parent's head with assorted colors of dots on the bill
Innate Pecking Behavior
A natural and instinctual action performed by birds to peck at objects, often for food or as part of exploratory behavior.
Herring Gull Chicks
The young of herring gulls, a species of large seabirds known for their adaptability and varied diet.
Tinbergen
Refers to Nikolaas Tinbergen, a biologist known for his foundational work in animal behavior and ethology.
- Understand the experimental methods used to study innate behaviors in animals.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the experimental methods used to study innate behaviors in animals.