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The Effects of Novel Stimuli on Water Ingestion in Bobwhite Quail (Colinus Virginianus)

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Fifteen adult bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) were exposed to a series of single- and two-bottle preference tests in order to evaluate sensory sensitivity, habituation, and the effect of novelty. Control animals were exposed only to distilled water to provide a baseline whereas experimental birds were presented colored or flavored water in corresponding, counterbalanced test sequences. Although the initial presentation of a novel color or flavor led to a marked reduction in intake, subsequent presentations of color, but not flavor, led to rapid habituation. Implications of the strength of avoidance of gustatory stimuli are discussed.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 98225-9089, USA

    Diane Smith & Louis G. Lippman

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Smith, D., Lippman, L.G. The Effects of Novel Stimuli on Water Ingestion in Bobwhite Quail (Colinus Virginianus). Psychol Rec 42, 179–188 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03399596

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