The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest | now published in Royal Society Open Science with @skwinnicki @IanRHays J Hoover, D Hanley. https://t.co/Pr0vlRFHfg
The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest.
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The discussions reflect high interest through enthusiastic language like 'Daaaamn these birds are good!' and mention of specific experimental elements, showing engagement. The support for the research, combined with references to experiments with fake eggs and thresholds of recognition, illustrates a shared appreciation for the findings' significance in understanding avian behavior.
Most discussions express support or fascination with the research findings, emphasizing that robins are highly perceptive and precise in their recognition abilities.
The social discussions demonstrate a high level of interest, with phrases like 'Daamn these birds are good!' and references to experiments and the publication itself.
Several posts mention specific studies, experiments, and related methods, showing active engagement and curiosity, although few delve deeply into implications.
While some posts highlight the research's significance or share the article, the overall perceived impact appears moderate, mainly spreading awareness and admiration.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates how American robins decide whether to accept or reject strange objects in their nests, focusing on the shapes of those objects, especially as they become less like natural eggs.
- Researchers used 3D-printed objects that gradually changed in shape along two different dimensions—width and angularity—to find the point where robins switch from accepting to rejecting these objects.
- The findings help understand the sensory and evolutionary mechanisms behind egg recognition and nest hygiene, showing that there are specific thresholds where robins begin to reject non-egg-shaped items.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThe limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest: https://t.co/eJnnsnHaU3 #HappyEaster from #RSOS https://t.co/blyM7QNHuu
Found a fake “egg” today on the ground from one of our egg-rejection experiments from two years ago! Momma robin clearly didn’t think this angular thing was legit! Here’s the paper if you’re interested: https://t.co/pAu6yltoXd https://t.co/mjPdDfjBAj
Research published in #RSOS reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their nests. Read the #OpenScience article here: https://t.co/DYs1zQRfIk @skwinnicki @JeffHoo05098786 @IanRHays https://t.co/csyZG6BAZE
Thanks to @_saveelephants, a 3 year old experimental robin reject shape (from 2020) is being cleaned up from our field site. https://t.co/Pr0vlRFHfg https://t.co/Jg9VSwuKtE
Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de parásitos de puesta. Han usado una impresora 3D para variar anchura y ángulo. Su percepción sigue un contínuo (paper) https://t.co/RpMxKbwS5b (blog,abajo) https://t.co/urONFeeGhv https://t.co/2RQBkqh0jy
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Thanks to @_saveelephants, a 3 year old experimental robin reject shape (from 2020) is being cleaned up from our field site. https://t.co/Pr0vlRFHfg https://t.co/Jg9VSwuKtE
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RT @skwinnicki: Found a fake “egg” today on the ground from one of our egg-rejection experiments from two years ago! Momma robin clearly di…
Found a fake “egg” today on the ground from one of our egg-rejection experiments from two years ago! Momma robin clearly didn’t think this angular thing was legit! Here’s the paper if you’re interested: https://t.co/pAu6yltoXd https://t.co/mjPdDfjBAj
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
RT @RSocPublishing: The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shap…
The limits of #egg recognition - testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest: https://t.co/eJnnsnHaU3 #HappyEaster from #RSOS https://t.co/blyM7QNHuu
RT @RSocPublishing: Research published in #RSOS reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their…
RT @RSocPublishing: Research published in #RSOS reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their…
RT @RSocPublishing: Research published in #RSOS reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their…
Research published in #RSOS reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their nests. Read the #OpenScience article here: https://t.co/DYs1zQRfIk @skwinnicki @JeffHoo05098786 @IanRHays https://t.co/csyZG6BAZE
RT @INHSillinois: A research team including @cowbirdlab, @skwinnicki, @JeffHoo05098786, @HanleyColorLab, & @IanRHays reveals what robins th…
RT @INHSillinois: A research team including @cowbirdlab, @skwinnicki, @JeffHoo05098786, @HanleyColorLab, & @IanRHays reveals what robins th…
A research team including @cowbirdlab, @skwinnicki, @JeffHoo05098786, @HanleyColorLab, & @IanRHays reveals what robins thought of various dimensions of fake plastic eggs inserted into their nests. ➡️ https://t.co/VVTb5r1wZv @PrairieResInst https://t.co/pvpjGxPoID
RT @IBIS_journal: The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped ob…
RT @BioTay: Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de p…
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RT @BioTay: Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de p…
RT @BioTay: Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de p…
RT @BioTay: Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de p…
Un bonito experimento donde han puesto a prueba la capacidad de los zorzales robín/petirrojos a la hora de detectar huevos de parásitos de puesta. Han usado una impresora 3D para variar anchura y ángulo. Su percepción sigue un contínuo (paper) https://t.co/RpMxKbwS5b (blog,abajo) https://t.co/urONFeeGhv https://t.co/2RQBkqh0jy
RT @cowbirdlab: The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped obje…
RT @cowbirdlab: The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped obje…
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The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest https://t.co/XYfrSOy7iE | @royalsociety #OpenScience | #ornithology #oology https://t.co/9mCCXRRDUa
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The limits of egg recognition: testing acceptance thresholds of American robins in response to decreasingly egg-shaped objects in the nest | now published in Royal Society Open Science with @skwinnicki @IanRHays J Hoover, D Hanley. https://t.co/Pr0vlRFHfg
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