Stereopsis in the falcon

Science. 1977 Jul 1;197(4298):79-81. doi: 10.1126/science.867054.

Abstract

Stereoscopic depth perception is demonstrated in the falcon, a non-mammalian with binocular vision. This result complements recent physiological evidence for binocular interaction in the bird visual system, and suggests that stereopsis may be a general attribute of vertebrate vision and not an exclusive product of mammalian evolution.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds / physiology*
  • Depth Perception / physiology*
  • Form Perception / physiology