Learning when to learn: hummingbirds adjust their exploration behaviour to match the value of information
C. Donkersteeg, H. Peters, C. Jerome, C. Menzies, K. C. Welch, L. Guillette, R. Dakin
This study shows that hummingbirds adjust their exploration behavior based on the value of information, exploring more when new information is valuable and less when it is not.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition