PoppyGoddess
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So I was told that animals don't see green, so we should use green lights. How true is that and also any exceptions if true?
What animal sees green?
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Most parrots can see nearly all visible colors.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
PoppyGoddess
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357 said:
Most parrots can see nearly all visible colors.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
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Ha, parrots wouldn't be on our customers' list of game. But ducks and wild birds would. I was told most birds have color visions because they are attracted to other colorful birds. Green would fall into the color. I assume ducks with green feathers would mean they see green. That has confused me enough to start this thread.
357 said:
Most parrots can see nearly all visible colors.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
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Ha, parrots wouldn't be on our customers' list of game. But ducks and wild birds would. I was told most birds have color visions because they are attracted to other colorful birds. Green would fall into the color. I assume ducks with green feathers would mean they see green. That has confused me enough to start this thread.
LightScene
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Most reptiles have 4 types of cones for detecting colors, and we only have 3 (red, gree, blue). Most mammals only have 2 types of cones.
Roy
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Only help that I can offer from my Bow hunting days is that deer are supposed to be colorblind and Turkeys are not colorblind.
Bravo25
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Ha, parrots wouldn't be on our customers' list of game. But ducks and wild birds would. I was told most birds have color visions because they are attracted to other colorful birds. Green would fall into the color. I assume ducks with green feathers would mean they see green. That has confused me enough to start this thread.
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This brings up a good point. In the wild most of the males have brighter colors, and the female more subdued. Supposedly this is for concealment purpose when raising young. The female typically stays with the nest. by contrast the male will have brighter colors to attract the attention of any animals that may be looking for an easy meal, thus being able to lead them away from the female, and the young.
So if animals are color blind, why would they need different color schemes?
Ha, parrots wouldn't be on our customers' list of game. But ducks and wild birds would. I was told most birds have color visions because they are attracted to other colorful birds. Green would fall into the color. I assume ducks with green feathers would mean they see green. That has confused me enough to start this thread.
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This brings up a good point. In the wild most of the males have brighter colors, and the female more subdued. Supposedly this is for concealment purpose when raising young. The female typically stays with the nest. by contrast the male will have brighter colors to attract the attention of any animals that may be looking for an easy meal, thus being able to lead them away from the female, and the young.
So if animals are color blind, why would they need different color schemes?
GJW
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Bravo25 said:
...by contrast the male will have brighter colors to attract the attention of any animals that may be looking for an easy meal...
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Maybe we are the animals in question.
Bravo25 said:
...by contrast the male will have brighter colors to attract the attention of any animals that may be looking for an easy meal...
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Maybe we are the animals in question.
RebelRAM
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It's my understanding that most woodland creatures have a hard time seeing red. That's why I usually use a red light when I am in the woods hunting. Deer are pretty much colorblind, they only see things in shades of grey. It still amazes me though how hunters forget this and try to go for the most realistic looking camo. The point is to break up your outline and not appear humanlike. The color really doesn't matter as long as it is similar to your surroundings. But what works best is to limit movement. I constantly have my brothers and uncle check my ability to disappear in plain sight. Most of the time, they never see me unless I move.
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357 said:
Most parrots can see nearly all visible colors.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
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As far as dogs go, it depends on the breed. Many breeds see the same width of the electromagnetic spectrum that we do. However it is shifted into near infrared, making it difficult for these breeds to see darker blues. Then there are other breeds that are virtually color blind (but then again, so are some people). Later.
Dan
357 said:
Most parrots can see nearly all visible colors.
Dogs see shades of limited blue, and grey.
Cats are believed to be able to see limited amounts of green, along with shades of grey.
Some other birds can see in limited color (raptors have limited color vision for example)
I'm not sure about the prey animals like deer, the Animal Planet show that discussed animal color vision mainly focused on predatory animals.
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As far as dogs go, it depends on the breed. Many breeds see the same width of the electromagnetic spectrum that we do. However it is shifted into near infrared, making it difficult for these breeds to see darker blues. Then there are other breeds that are virtually color blind (but then again, so are some people). Later.
Dan
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