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Note: Color Preference in the Pigeon, Utilizing Drinking as the Response Measure

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The ability of the pigeon to discriminate color is noted and attention is drawn to the possibility of utilizing the drinking response as a unique and simple measure of color preference. Preliminary study indicates definite preferences when this method is employed, evidenced by the observed preference for blue over green and red in the present investigation.

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    Joseph A. Straka

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The author wishes to express thanks to Dr. Paul T. Mountjoy, Dr. Frank Fatzinger, and Dr. E. J. Asher for their helpful comments and suggestions throughout this study.

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Straka, J.A. Note: Color Preference in the Pigeon, Utilizing Drinking as the Response Measure. Psychol Rec 16, 203–205 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393661

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