![]() ![]() Although I was disappointed that crows and ravens were not given a section, I certainly learned a lot about many other types of birds (nutcrackers, a type of corvid, are featured). ![]() It’s not really hardcore, meticulously researched science, and it didn’t ultimately come away with any grand conclusions about humanity, but the book was interesting and full of fascinating anecdotes. The Thing with Feathers explores the astonishing homing abilities of pigeons, the good deeds of fairy-wrens, the influential flocking abilities of starlings, the deft artistry of bowerbirds, the extraordinary memories of nutcrackers, the lifelong loves of albatross, and other mysteries-revealing why birds do what they do, and offering a glimpse into our own nature.”ĭespite the fact that its chatty nature was not dissimilar to Frankenstein’s Cat, for some reason The Thing With Feathers charmed rather than annoyed me. As scientists come to understand more about the secrets of bird life, they are unlocking fascinating insights into memory, game theory, and the nature o f intelligence itself. ![]() “ Birds are highly intelligent animals, yet their intelligence is dramatically different from our own and has been little understood. Which human traits would catch their interest? How would they draw conclusions? Imagine what might happen if birds studied us. ![]()
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