NOVA: Bird Brain
Crows can solve multi-step puzzles using tools like pebbles, sticks, and hooks, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills similar to young children.
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Crows can solve multi-step puzzles using tools like pebbles, sticks, and hooks, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills similar to young children.
Synopsis
Crows manipulate tools like pebbles and sticks to solve complex puzzles in a series of tests designed by NOVA. Parrots demonstrate the ability to plan for future needs, while jackdaws can interpret human facial expressions. Director Laurie Cahalane presents evidence that these birds possess advanced cognitive skills, challenging the notion that such abilities are exclusive to humans. The documentary reveals that some avian problem-solving tasks are comparable to those faced by three- and four-year-old children.
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