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Brain Research Bulletin

Volume 7, Issue 4, October 1981, Pages 435-436
Brain Research Bulletin

Brief communication
A stereotaxic headholder for small birds

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Abstract

A Stereotaxic headholder especially designed for small birds is described. The major advantage of the holder is its easy handling when mounting the bird to the apparatus, and better access to the visual field of the bird when compared with other frequently used headholders.

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