… In this study, we first compared the visual attributes of real parasitic and host eggs, using
image analysis of pattern information (11, 14) and models of avian color and luminance …

… host parental feeding. We found that, in terms of stimulation of the birds’ photoreceptors and
visual … wing-patch, was quantitatively greater than that of the host chick signal. Meanwhile, …

… Together with other factors such as the parasite–host interaction, the loss of parental care …
To account for phylogenetic uncertainty, we fitted the models to each tree and applied …

… the host’s perspective (eg, avian vision models) with … visual or vocal resemblance to host
chicks across more parasite species could certainly help unravel new cases of coevolved host …

… visual mimicry can evolve to facilitate exploitation of channels of communication between
host parents … This study uses recent models of avian visual processing to demonstrate that the …

… a reduction in host intra-clutch variation would facilitate the learning process in the host.
Using a computer-image analysis program, we show that ejection of non-mimetic model eggs by …

… model [36,37] to calculate discriminability for each pair of homologous body regions of
baywing, screaming and shiny cowbird fledglings. The model … that both host parents refused to …

… modeling, we then estimated the sensory thresholds triggering egg rejection by this host for
… may eject or outcompete host eggs and chicks, leaving the host parents to exclusively rear …

… parents. All five studies dealing with the evolution of nestling coloration relied on an RNL …
discrimination decisions were not based on perceived visual differences between host and …

… cuckoo nestlings that resemble host young remains unclear, … from host young are more likely
to be rejected by host parents [11]… We used a log form of a model of avian visual processing, …