Bird Brain: An Exploration Of Avian Intelligence Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Birds have not been known for their high IQs, which is why a person of questionable intelligence is sometimes called a "birdbrain." Yet in the past two decades, the study of avian intelligence has witnessed dramatic advances. From a time when birds were seen as simple instinct machines responding only to stimuli in their external worlds, we now know that some birds have complex internal worlds as well. This beautifully illustrated book provides an engaging exploration of the avian mind, revealing how science is exploding one of the most widespread myths about our feathered friends--and changing the way we think about intelligence in other animals as well.Bird Brain looks at the structures and functions of the avian brain, and describes the extraordinary behaviors that different types of avian intelligence give rise to. It offers insights into crows, jays, magpies, and other corvids--the "masterminds" of the avian world--as well as parrots and some less-studied species from around the world. This lively and accessible book shows how birds have sophisticated brains with abilities previously thought to be uniquely human, such as mental time travel, self-recognition, empathy, problem solving, imagination, and insight.Written by a leading expert and featuring a foreword by Frans de Waal, renowned for his work on animal intelligence, Bird Brain shines critical new light on the mental lives of birds.
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press (August 23, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0691165173
ISBN-13: 978-0691165172
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.8 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #17,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Animal Psychology #7 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology #14 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Birds & Birdwatching > Field Guides
It would be easy to be seduced by the brilliant layout and design of this book, especially in the Kindle version. It is visually more appealing than any electronic book I have ever seen. But that would short-change Nathan Emery's research and presentation of information considerably. This book is a valuable addition to any library.
Interesting book about unusual birds.
Beautifully illustrated and very interesting!
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