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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 23, 2023 9:45:51 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/bird-intelligence Story at-a-glance Researchers uncovered a previously undetected brain structure in birds that may act similarly to mammals’ cerebral cortex, explaining the longstanding mystery of how birds achieve such incredible cognitive feats Researchers found a region in birds’ forebrain called the pallium, which has fibers organized similar to those in mammals’ cortexes A second study used a test that signals signs of consciousness in primates, namely looking for a sudden activation of neurons in response to certain cues As occurs in primates, when carrion crows responded to a cue they’d been trained to react to, specific neurons located in the pallium reacted, which might be a broad marker for consciousness The emerging research on birds’ significant cognitive abilities serves as a reminder to provide ample social and mental stimulation if you act as their guardian My notes: We already knew birds, especially certain birds like crows & ravens, were quite intelligent.
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Post by spice on Apr 24, 2023 8:20:39 GMT -5
My father in law when he was alive raised and sold parrots. They were quite intelligent. Messy things they are though.
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Post by Bob on Apr 28, 2023 18:20:20 GMT -5
Oh yeah, a lot of birds have intelligence. Cool to see.
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