Primary Assay — Zebra Finch
Neophobia
Taeniopygia guttata
Latency and avoidance measures in response to novel objects placed near a food source. Neophobia is sensitive to early-life stress and corticosterone exposure.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Taeniopygia guttata.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Latency to approach novel object | s | Fear of novelty |
| Time near novel vs familiar | s | Neophobic avoidance |
| Feeding suppression | % | Reduced eating near novel stimulus |
References
Citations for Neophobia
- Spencer KA, et al. (2007). Delayed behavioral effects of postnatal exposure to corticosterone in the zebra finch. Horm Behav, 51(2), 273-282. PMID: 17196201
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Zebra Finch Research
Sound-Attenuated Recording Chamber
Song recording and analysis
Acoustic Microphone Array
Multi-channel song capture
Two-Choice Preference Chamber
Mate choice and social preference
Video Tracking System
Social proximity and neophobia
Song Analysis Software Module
Spectrogram and syntax tools
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your zebra finch facility.
