Emlen funnel

English

Etymology

Named after S. T. and J. T. Emlen, who introduced the technique in 1966.

Noun

Emlen funnel (plural Emlen funnels)

  1. A birdcage shaped like an inverted cone, used to study bird behaviour, in particular their migratory instincts.
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