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Book Synopsis: Internationally celebrated nature writer Candace Savage presents the Corvid family— surprisingly bright, brassy, and colorful birds—in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some of the world’s best wildlife photographers. Birds have long been viewed as the archetypal featherbrains—beautiful but dumb. But according to naturalist Candace Savage, “bird brain,” as a pejorative expression, should be rendered obsolete by new research on the family of corvids: crows and their close relations.
The ancients who regarded these remarkable birds as oracles, bringers of wisdom, or agents of vengeance were on the right track, for corvids appear to have powers of abstraction, memory, and creativity that put them on a par with many mammals, even higher primates. Bird Brains presents these bright, brassy, and surprisingly colorful birds in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some two dozen of the world’s best wildlife photographers.
Savage’s lively, authoritative text describes the life and behavior of sixteen representative corvid species that inhabit North America and Europe. Drawing on recent research, she describes birds that recognize each other as individuals, call one another by “name,” remember and relocate thousands of hidden food caches, engage in true teamwork and purposeful play, and generally exhibit an extraordinary degree of sophistication.
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Discover the astonishing intelligence of crows, ravens, magpies, and jays with Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Corvids. In this captivating book, celebrated nature writer Candace Savage unveils the remarkable cognitive abilities of these birds through a collection of stunning full-color photographs by top wildlife photographers.
Forget the outdated notion of "bird brain" - new research on corvids proves their outstanding intellectual capabilities. These birds possess powers of abstraction, memory, and creativity that rival many mammals, including higher primates. The ancients revered corvids as symbols of wisdom and justice, and now it's clear why - they truly are exceptional creatures.
Bird Brains showcases sixteen representative corvid species inhabiting North America and Europe, providing a vivid glimpse into their fascinating lives and behaviors. Thanks to recent scientific studies, we now know that these birds recognize each other as individuals, communicate using unique vocalizations, remember and retrieve thousands of hidden food caches, engage in collaborative efforts, and engage in purposeful play. The level of sophistication displayed by these birds is truly astonishing.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of corvids and gain a deeper appreciation for their extraordinary minds. Order Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Corvids today and let these incredible birds broaden your understanding of nature and intelligence.
Order Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Corvids now to unlock the secrets of avian cognition!
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