During World War II, researchers tried to determine if these animals could guide a missile by tapping the center of a screen with their beaks.
Rabbits and these animals were the subjects of the first major lesion studies, by Jean Pierre Flourens. They're not dogs, but one of these animals was conditioned to display "superstitious" behavior like head nodding and counter-clockwise rotation while waiting for food. Project Orcon was a military initiative attempting to use their incredible navigation skills. These animals were also conditioned to play (*) Ping-Pong. During World War II, researchers tried to determine if these animals could guide a missile by tapping the center of a screen with their beaks. For 10 points, name these birds subject of numerous experiments by B.F. Skinner.
Rabbits and these animals were the subjects of the first major lesion studies, by Jean Pierre Flourens.
pigeons [accept any more specific pigeons, like carrier pigeons]