I have commented in this space before on complex bird behavior. I have just run
across a study led by scientists at Vanderbilt University that shows that,
especially in parrots and songbirds, birds have a much greater number of
neurons per brains of the same mass when compared with primates, especialy in
the frontal mass of the brain where complex cognition is presumed to take
place. This may help explain how such small brains can support behaviors such
as complex communications and toolmaking and use. Turns out the term âbird
brainâ may actually be a compliment, as the article notes. Hereâs the link.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160613153411.htm ;
<https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160613153411.htm>
Best,
Dan Smith
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