Lack of referential vocal learning from LCD video by Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus)

Interaction Studies

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 75-97

  Pepperberg, Irene M ^a   Wilkes, Steven R ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Animal language; Social interaction; Video learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 8744276452     PISSN: 15720373     EISSN: 15720381     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1075/is.5.1.05pep     Document Type: Article

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