Visual Neuroscience: Unique Neural System for Flight Stabilization in Hummingbirds

M R Ibbotson

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2016.11.052

Visual Neuroscience: Unique Neural System for Flight Stabilization in Hummingbirds

Curr Biol. 2017 Jan 23;27(2):R58-R61. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.11.052.

Author

M R Ibbotson¹

Affiliation

¹ National Vision Research Institute, Australian College of Optometry, Corner Cardigan and Keppel Streets, Carlton, VIC 3053; and Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia. Electronic address: mibbotson@nvri.org.au.

PMID: 28118588
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.11.052

Abstract

The pretectal visual motion processing area in the hummingbird brain is unlike that in other birds: instead of emphasizing detection of horizontal movements, it codes for motion in all directions through 360°, possibly offering precise visual stability control during hovering.

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MeSH terms

Animals
Birds*
Flight, Animal*
Motion
Neurons