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A Pigeon-eyed View of the World
Podcast |
BirdNote Daily
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BirdNote
Media Type |
audio
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Education
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Natural Sciences
Nature
Science
Publication Date |
Nov 26, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:01:45

Pigeons — and other birds with eyes on the sides of their heads — have a different view of the world from that of creatures with forward-facing eyes. The images from a pigeon’s eyes overlap slightly, so the bird can see in front of itself, even though it has worse depth perception. But these laterally placed eyes have a big advantage for prey species: they provide a much wider view of the world. A pigeon has a remarkable 340º view without moving its head, including a wide area behind its head!

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Having eyes on the side of your head has its advantages!

Pigeons — and other birds with eyes on the sides of their heads — have a different view of the world from that of creatures with forward-facing eyes. The images from a pigeon’s eyes overlap slightly, so the bird can see in front of itself, even though it has worse depth perception. But these laterally placed eyes have a big advantage for prey species: they provide a much wider view of the world. A pigeon has a remarkable 340º view without moving its head, including a wide area behind its head!

More info and transcript at BirdNote.org

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