BIRD NAVIGATION
Abstract
A report is presented on data taken with both wild fowl and Army homing pigeons trained at State College, Pennsylvania, with the object of seeking information on new mechanisms of bird navigation or to get data which will tend to support or refute existing theories. Another report is presented on data taken exclusively with wild fowl to find new leads regarding possible navigating mechanisms and indications of navigational or non-navigational tendencies with birds released in unfamiliar territory at great distances from the navigational training area. The design the experiment involved taking the birds well away from their home areas and giving no special consideration to any known theory of bird navigation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 15, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267244
Entities
People
- Henry L. Yeagley
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University